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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Mehgan Williams
Program Coordinator
mehgan.williams@uconn.edu
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Michaela Hartl
Engagement & Outreach Coordinator
michaela.hartl@uconn.edu
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Kate Savinelli
Marketing & Database Assistant
kate.savinelli@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