The Leadership Team at UF Innovate drives innovation and entrepreneurship with diverse expertise in strategic planning, business development, and industry collaboration. Our dedicated professionals support startups and transform groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures, positioning UF Innovate as a leader in technological advancement.
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The Tech Licensing Team at UF Innovate is dedicated to transforming cutting-edge research into marketable products. With expertise in intellectual property management and industry partnerships, our team supports innovators in navigating the commercialization process, fostering the development of groundbreaking technologies.
Amanda joined UF Innovate | Pathways in March of 2025 as a Program Manager. She currently manages the NSF I-Corps at UF training program, which engages innovators and entrepreneurs within the UF and surrounding community through experiential learning to assess their inventions’ market potential using the customer discovery process.
Before joining UF Innovate | Pathways, Amanda spent nearly a decade in higher education administration, focusing on program development and evaluation, curriculum design, and academic advising at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Most recently, she managed the Clinical Psychology Doctoral and Internship programs at UF, overseeing the process from recruitment through graduation.
Originally from New York, Amanda now resides in Gainesville, Florida. She holds an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University and earned an Educational Technology Certificate in Instructional Design from UF’s College of Education in 2023, officially becoming a Gator.
The Ventures Team at UF Innovate champions entrepreneurial success through strategic support and investment opportunities. With a focus on nurturing scalable ventures and fostering industry partnerships, our team drives innovation forward, shaping the future of technology and business.
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The Accelerate Team at UF Innovate is committed to catalyzing the growth of startups and entrepreneurs. With a focus on providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, our team empowers innovators to accelerate their ideas into thriving businesses.
Amanda joined UF Innovate | Pathways in March of 2025 as a Program Manager. She currently manages the NSF I-Corps at UF training program, which engages innovators and entrepreneurs within the UF and surrounding community through experiential learning to assess their inventions’ market potential using the customer discovery process.
Before joining UF Innovate | Pathways, Amanda spent nearly a decade in higher education administration, focusing on program development and evaluation, curriculum design, and academic advising at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Most recently, she managed the Clinical Psychology Doctoral and Internship programs at UF, overseeing the process from recruitment through graduation.
Originally from New York, Amanda now resides in Gainesville, Florida. She holds an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University and earned an Educational Technology Certificate in Instructional Design from UF’s College of Education in 2023, officially becoming a Gator.
UF Innovate | Pathways serves to empower innovators with training and resources to support innovation and commercialization at UF. Whether you are a faculty member, postdoctoral associate, staff, or student, take advantage of these programs to enhance your knowledge and advance your ideas to market.
Amanda joined UF Innovate | Pathways in March of 2025 as a Program Manager. She currently manages the NSF I-Corps at UF training program, which engages innovators and entrepreneurs within the UF and surrounding community through experiential learning to assess their inventions’ market potential using the customer discovery process.
Before joining UF Innovate | Pathways, Amanda spent nearly a decade in higher education administration, focusing on program development and evaluation, curriculum design, and academic advising at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Most recently, she managed the Clinical Psychology Doctoral and Internship programs at UF, overseeing the process from recruitment through graduation.
Originally from New York, Amanda now resides in Gainesville, Florida. She holds an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University and earned an Educational Technology Certificate in Instructional Design from UF’s College of Education in 2023, officially becoming a Gator.
Driving visibility and impact, the UF Innovate marketing team amplifies the stories of innovation, entrepreneurship, and research at the University of Florida.
Amanda joined UF Innovate | Pathways in March of 2025 as a Program Manager. She currently manages the NSF I-Corps at UF training program, which engages innovators and entrepreneurs within the UF and surrounding community through experiential learning to assess their inventions’ market potential using the customer discovery process.
Before joining UF Innovate | Pathways, Amanda spent nearly a decade in higher education administration, focusing on program development and evaluation, curriculum design, and academic advising at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Most recently, she managed the Clinical Psychology Doctoral and Internship programs at UF, overseeing the process from recruitment through graduation.
Originally from New York, Amanda now resides in Gainesville, Florida. She holds an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University and earned an Educational Technology Certificate in Instructional Design from UF’s College of Education in 2023, officially becoming a Gator.
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