Our Team

The Research Park is managed by a tight-knit team that facilitates resources for tenants and cultivates community among employees. These University of Illinois professionals work on the continued development and growth of the companies within Research Park and the EnterpriseWorks incubator

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Laura Appenzeller is the Executive Director of the University of Illinois Research Park and the Chief Operating Officer of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. Associated with both roles, she is also the Assistant Vice Chancellor...
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Executive Director and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation

Bryan Goode leads the workforce development and recruitment programs for Research Park and client companies. He oversees the coordinated recruitment activities of Research Park for students and full-time...
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Talent Manager

Kaleb Medina develops content for the Research Park's digital, and print communications. In his role, he captures stories of events, programming, innovation, and workforce excellence...
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Marketing and 

Communications Specialist

Sabrina is an alumnus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating with her B.S. in Operations Management with a minor in Hospitality Management. Previously, Sabrina was the Senior Events Coordination Intern...
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Data Management and 

Engagment Coordinator