Alexandra Borngesser

Director of Economic Development Fundraising, TechTown & Wayne State University

Alexandra Borngesser

Courtney Holts

Human Resources Business Parter, TechTown Ops+

Courtney Holts

Mia Nimmons

Marketing Coordinator

Mia Nimmons

Pamela White English

Director of Data Management

Pamela White English

Heather Levine

Food and Beverage Strategist

Heather Levine

Norma Jean Zaleski

Director, Grant and Fiscal Compliance/Interim Controller

Norma Jean Zaleski

Jacquelene Barnes

Program Manager, Growth Capital

Jacquelene Barnes

Fardusee Jaigirdar

Event Coordinator

Fardusee Jaigirdar

Chloe Malagar

Community Ambassador

Chloe Malagar

Shardonay Feggins

HR Generalist

Shardonay Feggins

Isabella Kiser

Program Coordinator for MAIN

Isabella Kiser

Rachael Thomas

Communications Specialist

Rachael Thomas

Growth Capital & Venture 313 Program Manager

Caleb Conley

Christianne Malone

Chief Program Officer

Christianne Malone

Senior Community Ambassador

Jimena Gutierrez

Community Ambassador

Mario Tapia-Preza

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Program Coordinator

Latrice Bright

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Erica Bachran

Chief Finance Officer

Diana Goode

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Community Ambassador

Asia Woodward

Amanda Benno

Interim Senior Program Manager, Tech-Based

Amanda Benno

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System Administrator

Nakia Graham

Fund Development Officer

Madison Sanders

Mary Benitez

Interim Associate Director, Marketing and Communications

Mary Benitez

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Data Manager

Susanna Taylor

Carrie Wrightner

Senior Accounting Manager

Carrie Wrightner

Raina

Outreach and Engagement Manager

Raina Baker

Director of Entrepreneurial Education

Angeline Lawrence

Collaborative Workspace Director

Kimberly Watts

Program Manager, Tech-Based

Nicholas Slappey

Financial Strategist

Jaunice Kellar

Program Coordinator, Entrepreneurial Education

Julia Kalugar

Senior Human Resources Director

Trina Groce

Assistant Vice President of Economic Development & Chief Operating Officer

Kelly KozlowskiChief Operating Officer Biography Kelly brings more than a decade of nonprofit management experience to her role as chief operating officer for TechTown and assistant vice president of economic…

Digital Marketing Manager

Grace DossDigital Marketing Manager Biography Grace brings nearly two decades of experience in communications and the non-profit sector. A naturally curious individual, she thrives in the dynamic, behind-the-scenes world of…

Associate Gift Officer

Vicki SitronFund Development Officer Biography Vicki Sitron, a native Michigander, relocated back to Detroit after a decade in Washington, DC. She has a BA in psychology and an MSW in…

Bicultural Business Strategist

Mayte PenmanBicultural Business Strategist Biography A native of Durango, Mexico, Mayté has lived in Michigan for over 25 years. Mayté brings a tremendous network to TechTown from over 20 years…

Executive Director, Detroit Future City

Retail Strategist

Carrie Vestrand

Membership Manager

Erica OverstreetMembership Manager Biography Erica joined the TechTown team in late 2018 as a Community Ambassador.  She takes great pride in giving genuine customer service to TechTown members and nonmembers. …

Lindsay Robillard

Associate Director of Fundraising

Lindsay Robillard

President and CEO, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

Executive Director, Southwest Economic Solutions

Associate Dean, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Director of the Anderson Institute. Wayne State University

President and CEO, The War Memorial

Chief Philanthropic Officer, General Motors

Building Engineer

Ed NisnevichFacility Engineer Biography Ed moved to the Detroit area in 1992 and began working for the Wayne State Facilities, Planning and Management department. He continues to work for the…

Danielle Manley

Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships

Danielle ManleyDirector of Economic Development Fundraising Biography As the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at TechTown, Danielle focuses on inspiring Detroit’s philanthropic community to financially support TechTown as it builds…

Principal, Toyota AI Ventures

President and CEO, NextEnergy

CEO, New Detroit

Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Customer Experience, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

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Associate, Global Philanthropy, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co

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Ex Officio, President & CEO, TechTown Detroit Vice President for Economic Development, Wayne State University

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President & CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services, LLC

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Clinical Professor of Law, Director, Entrepreneurship Clinic, University of Michigan Law School

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Chief Executive Officer, Renaissance Venture Capital

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Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

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President & CEO, Michigan Science Center

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District 7, Detroit City Council

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CEO, THAW Fund

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Partner, Greatwater Opportunity Capital LLC

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Principal, VENTRA Group, LLC

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Director, Treasury Services and Project Management Office, Henry Ford Health System

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Dean, College of Engineering, Wayne State University

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Dean, Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University

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Vice President, Invest Detroit

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Vice President Finance & Business Operations, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer, Wayne State University, Finance & Facilities Management

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Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer, Henry Ford Health System

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Chief Executive Officer, ASG Renaissance

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Founder and Principal, Strategic Business Development, LLC

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Vice President & Chief Information Officer, DTE Energy

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Federal & Development Projects Director, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

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Vice Chair and Treasurer Partner, Price Waterhouse Cooper

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Vice Chair and Secretary Vice President for Research, Wayne State University

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Chair President, Wayne State University

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Associate Director of Facilities

Wendy WilsonAssociate Director of Facilities Biography Wendy joined TechTown as a volunteer in 2009 and joined the staff later that year as a receptionist. She knows the building inside and…

President & CEO

Ned StaeblerPresident and CEO Biography Ned serves concurrently as TechTown’s President and CEO and Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University. He previously served as the Vice President…

Project Manager, Collaborative Workspace Events & Marketing

Michelle DiMercurioEvents and Marketing Manager Biography Michelle works across TechTown teams to ensure events are executed with keen attention to detail, and plays a key role in TechTown’s annual fundraiser,…

Davit Nadirashvili

Facility Support

Davit NadirashviliFacilities Technician Biography Davit joined TechTown in 2009. He oversees all facilities and maintenance functions and keeps the building running smoothly. Prior to joining TechTown, he oversaw facilities for…

Community Ambassador Manager

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Retail Strategist

Christina DevlinRetail Strategist Biography As part of the Retail Services team, Christina provides support to entrepreneurs and small business owners, helping them strengthen their business concepts, open brick and mortar…