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MEET THE TEAM
JUDY HSIEH
Programs Director
“We launched the Principal Advisor
Engagement Program in 2016 to further
strengthen ties between Larta and our
professional network with an appreciation event that celebrated a number of
advisors in the program. I look forward
to continuing building on this initiative
in 2017.”
MIKE TECSON
Senior Software Director
“2016 saw improvements in all aspects
of Larta’s technology strategy including
infrastructure updates, enhancements to
our customer modules, expanded
data gathering, development of management tools, and integration with
third-party services. The Dev team looks
to continue our momentum in 2017 as we
support the organization and tackle new
initiatives.”
CINDY LE
Senior Communications Associate
“Having built and managed Larta’s online presence this year, and streamlined
departmental processes that enabled
Marketing & Communications to support
the entire organization, I look forward to
building Larta’s reputation and brand by
leading Larta’s website refresh.”
KRISTOPHER SALIBA
Junior Software Engineer
“Last year our team integrated new industry
solutions to our current technology in
order to better facilitate our entrepreneurs
on their road to commercialization. In 2017
I look forward to enhancing our portal
on numerous fronts, both internally and
externally, to strengthen Larta’s networkcentric principle.”
COREY CARLETON
Director of Marketing
and Communications
“Two years after building a Marketing
and Communications department, 2017
promises to be a pivotal year for Larta
in our reach for thought leadership. We
shall expand into the world of podcasts,
build deeper relationships with the
media, and launch an internal measurement initiative that will guide us in the
months ahead.”
CLAIRE KINLAW
Director, Agriculture Practice
“I am proud of what Larta’s Ag Practice
accomplished in 2016. We worked
to weave the events and programs
that Larta offers the Ag Innovation Community into a cohesive whole.
I am particularly looking forward in 2017 to
supporting entrepreneurs
that participate in our programs by
deepening and broadening Larta’s already
extensive network.”
SHARON SENKO
Programs Associate
“I enjoyed a deep dive into our programs
this year, notably with NSF, NIST and
RICAP, and built relationships with our
Principal Advisors and larger network.
We also launched our first public webinar
in 2016, with plans for more in 2017 as
part of our promise to build upon the range
of services we offer to entrepreneurs.”
MELISSA MONTALVO
Programs Associate
“After joining Larta in September 2016,
I jumped in with our NIH CAP’s biggest
event of the year, the CTW, and met our
newest cohort of companies and the
stellar team of mentors who advise them.
In 2017, I look forward to learning and
writing about the companies we support
and their efforts to sustainably feed, fuel
and heal the world.”
MARCO HENKEL
Senior Programs Manager
“I look forward to continuing the successful relationships with NSF and NIST,
serving the entrepreneurs funded by
these agencies and working closely
with Larta’s Principal Advisors and network. I also welcome the opportunity to
work with one of Larta’s newest clients,
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and their SBIR
awardees.”
ASHLEY MOLINA
Operations Manager
“2016 brought forth an incredible effort
from our IT and Operations teams, to successfully launch Larta’s dynamic budget
forecasting model on our Portal. It will
serve as a platform to streamline internal
operations. I look forward to spearheading
the effort in 2017 to transition the team to
a new and creative office space, which will
allow for expansion and innovation within.”
ALANA PACHECO
Senior Programs Associate
“In 2016 we expanded Larta’s Agriculture
Practice and challenged ourselves
to think of new offerings to keep our
network engaged. I am excited to
continue to build Larta’s presence in
the ag space and develop relationships
with industry leaders.”
“In the past decade Larta's core mission has
become increasingly concentrated in the fields
of bioscience, agriculture, and cleantech/energy.
Our sense of accomplishment is immeasurably
increased as we help companies help humanity.”
ROBERT ASHLEY
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, LARTA INSTITUTE
MEET THE TEAM
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