MEET THE CCEI TEAM

At the core of the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) is a dedicated team of professionals passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Our team brings together a diverse range of expertise, with each member truly committed to empowering our community of innovators. We aim to provide our participants with the resources, guidance, and support needed to turn ideas into successful ventures. Together, we drive the mission of CCEI forward, cultivating an ecosystem where creativity, collaboration, and innovation thrive.

CCEI, established in 2007, is identified as an area of strength by the University of Connecticut and is vital to the state and national economy, the UConn School of Business, and the university as a whole.

Jennifer Mathieu

Executive Director
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Rory McGloin

Associate Director of Entrepreneurial Communication & Research
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Alycia Chrosniak

Assistant Director of Brand & Venture Development
alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu
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Michelle Cote

Lead Instructor & Director of Launc[H]
michelle.cote@uconn.edu
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Rachel Ayers

Business Operations Assistant
rachel.ayers@uconn.edu
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CCEI Student Ambassadors

Julia Cirone

Finance

Class of 2027

Kristina DeMichiel

Marketing; Psychology

Class of 2025

Jose Gonzalez

Analytics & Information Management

Class of 2026

Ayush Mehta

Finance

Class of 2026

Joseph Roberts

Finance

Class of 2024

The Collaboratory Production Assistants

Rehaan Ahamed

Business Analytics & Project Management (MS)
Class of 2025

Lucas Lloyd

Individualized Major

Class of 2025

Abigail Robinson

Digital Media & Design; Communication

Class of 2025