Meet Our Team
Activate was founded by entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors who believe science has an outsized role to play in addressing global challenges. Our team brings a diversity of experience and an eight-year track record to helping our fellows bridge the science-to-market gap.
Leadership Team
Activate Staff
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Ojasvi Agrawal
Finance and Accounting Analyst
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Dina Amouzigh
Vice President, People and Culture
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Tia Ausmer
Junior Executive Assistant
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Spencer Babcock
Fellowship Manager, Activate Boston
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Garrett Bantom
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
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Calvin A. Cupini
Senior Investment Manager
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Caitlin Cutter
Executive Business Partner
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Krissy Eliot
Manager, Content Strategy
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Natasha Feshbach
Fellowship Associate, Activate New York
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Dustin Frazier
Data Solutions Architect
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Nikhil Gargeya
Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, Climate
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Eva Greene
Investment Manager
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Scott Johnson
Data Solutions Engineer
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Nernwon Kargou
Fellowship Manager, Houston
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Greis Kasofo
Fellowship Associate, Activate Boston
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Rick Kempinski
Director, Fellowship Recruitment
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Eva Koehler
Senior Fellowship Manager, Activate New York
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Caroline Kushel
Fellowship Associate, Activate Berkeley
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Kavita Lee
Director, Business Operations
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Erin Delatte Lindgren
Fellowship Project Manager
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Sydney Lykins
Manager, Digital Strategy
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Sarah Morrill
Vice President, Program Experience
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Cortney Newell
Senior Director, Development
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Julia Ormond
Fellowship Experience Manager
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Rachel Rabe
Grants Analyst
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Kavi Reddy
Senior Associate, Partnerships Strategy
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Kevin See
Head of Ecosystem
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Katie Sharp
Senior Fellowship Manager, Activate Berkeley
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Naya Shim
Fellowship Associate, Activate Anywhere
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Jeffery Song
Fellowship Manager, Activate Anywhere
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James Stanish
Development Manager
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Chris Thomas
VP Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Steve Tran
Vice President, Finance & Contracts
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Karrigan Turner
Outreach Associate
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Luke Velasco
People and Culture Generalist
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I-Ching Wang
Education & Community Manager
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Jess Wu
Event Coordinator
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Leanna Yu
Marketing Intern
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Board of Directors
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Liesl Schindler
VP Technology Development, Trillium Renewable Chemicals
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Nicole Systrom
Chief Impact Officer, Galvanize Climate Solutions
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Gabriel Kra
Managing Director, Prelude Ventures
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Todd Johnson
Partner, Jones Day (Retired)
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Troy Brewster
CPA, Senior Audit Manager, Blazek & Vetterling
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Morrow Cater
Founding Principal, Cater Communications
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Liesel Pritzker Simmons
Co-founder and Principal, Blue Haven Initiative
The Activate Leadership Council
These high-tech-focused and visionary leaders across government, philanthropy, venture, corporations, and academia are committed to supporting the success of Activate and its fellows.