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.
Katie joined UF Innovate | Tech Licensing in January of 2025 as a licensing associate. She currently assists the Tech Licensing team with the review of invention disclosures, facilitation of patent prosecution and licensing agreements, invention technology portfolio management, and database information management.
Katie’s background prior to joining UF Innovate | Tech Licensing includes several years in the insurance industry as a licensed insurance analyst and in the legal industry as a paralegal. Her experience as a paralegal for an insurance defense law firm involved her managing a portfolio of cases alongside an attorney from start to finish, which included preparing cases for trial.
Katie is a New York native but resides in Florida. She is a long-term Gainesville resident. She graduated from Santa Fe College with an A.A. in English. She is currently finishing her A.S. in paralegal studies from Santa Fe College and will soon be working toward her B.S. in a related subject.
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.
Katie joined UF Innovate | Tech Licensing in January of 2025 as a licensing associate. She currently assists the Tech Licensing team with the review of invention disclosures, facilitation of patent prosecution and licensing agreements, invention technology portfolio management, and database information management.
Katie’s background prior to joining UF Innovate | Tech Licensing includes several years in the insurance industry as a licensed insurance analyst and in the legal industry as a paralegal. Her experience as a paralegal for an insurance defense law firm involved her managing a portfolio of cases alongside an attorney from start to finish, which included preparing cases for trial.
Katie is a New York native but resides in Florida. She is a long-term Gainesville resident. She graduated from Santa Fe College with an A.A. in English. She is currently finishing her A.S. in paralegal studies from Santa Fe College and will soon be working toward her B.S. in a related subject.
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.
Katie joined UF Innovate | Tech Licensing in January of 2025 as a licensing associate. She currently assists the Tech Licensing team with the review of invention disclosures, facilitation of patent prosecution and licensing agreements, invention technology portfolio management, and database information management.
Katie’s background prior to joining UF Innovate | Tech Licensing includes several years in the insurance industry as a licensed insurance analyst and in the legal industry as a paralegal. Her experience as a paralegal for an insurance defense law firm involved her managing a portfolio of cases alongside an attorney from start to finish, which included preparing cases for trial.
Katie is a New York native but resides in Florida. She is a long-term Gainesville resident. She graduated from Santa Fe College with an A.A. in English. She is currently finishing her A.S. in paralegal studies from Santa Fe College and will soon be working toward her B.S. in a related subject.
NSF I-Corps is a nationally recognized initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enable academic researchers and entrepreneurs to accelerate the path from discovery to impact. Under expert guidance and industry mentorship, researchers learn how to explore the commercial potential of their ideas, translate technology, and build entrepreneurial skills. These are your UF contacts for NSF I-Corps.
Katie joined UF Innovate | Tech Licensing in January of 2025 as a licensing associate. She currently assists the Tech Licensing team with the review of invention disclosures, facilitation of patent prosecution and licensing agreements, invention technology portfolio management, and database information management.
Katie’s background prior to joining UF Innovate | Tech Licensing includes several years in the insurance industry as a licensed insurance analyst and in the legal industry as a paralegal. Her experience as a paralegal for an insurance defense law firm involved her managing a portfolio of cases alongside an attorney from start to finish, which included preparing cases for trial.
Katie is a New York native but resides in Florida. She is a long-term Gainesville resident. She graduated from Santa Fe College with an A.A. in English. She is currently finishing her A.S. in paralegal studies from Santa Fe College and will soon be working toward her B.S. in a related subject.
Driving visibility and impact, the UF Innovate marketing team amplifies the stories of innovation, entrepreneurship, and research at the University of Florida.
Katie joined UF Innovate | Tech Licensing in January of 2025 as a licensing associate. She currently assists the Tech Licensing team with the review of invention disclosures, facilitation of patent prosecution and licensing agreements, invention technology portfolio management, and database information management.
Katie’s background prior to joining UF Innovate | Tech Licensing includes several years in the insurance industry as a licensed insurance analyst and in the legal industry as a paralegal. Her experience as a paralegal for an insurance defense law firm involved her managing a portfolio of cases alongside an attorney from start to finish, which included preparing cases for trial.
Katie is a New York native but resides in Florida. She is a long-term Gainesville resident. She graduated from Santa Fe College with an A.A. in English. She is currently finishing her A.S. in paralegal studies from Santa Fe College and will soon be working toward her B.S. in a related subject.
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