People

Our Leadership

We're the type of nerds who eat, sleep, and breathe UConn. From leading projects & initiatives to mentoring students, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible at UConn.

Brooke Gemmell

Associate Director

Brian Kelleher

Staff Engineer

Natalie Lacroix

Senior UX Designer

Joel Salisbury

Director, Institutional Innovation

Dan Schwartz

Vice Provost, Academic Operations

Sara Sikes

Managing Director

Our Staff

Our dynamic team of staff members is dedicated to making i3 a hub of innovation and creativity. With expertise & talent ranging across a variety of disciplines, there is nothing that this group can't tackle.

Amanda Breeden

Outreach Lead

Maggie Danielewicz

Junior Software Developer

William Shostak

Student Software Developer

Jeff Winston

Database Admin

Student Staff

Our student staff are the heart of i3. They bring fresh perspectives, technical skills, and a passion for innovation that drives our projects forward. From app development to research support, they make it happen.

Casper Adamus

Student Web Developer

Victoria Brey

Student Web Developer

Lauren Busavage

Student Web Developer

Sam Chichester

Student Web Developer

Kelis Clarke

Student UI/UX Designer

Ryan Cohutt

Student UI/UX Designer

Kate Czajkowski

Student Chief of Staff

Zoë Ender

Marketing Assistant

Lilli-Ann Hanlon

Student UI/UX Designer

Isabel Jabornik

Student Artist

Yuna Kim

Graduate Research Assistant

Jay Kittler

Student Developer Lead

Soonwoo Kwon

Student Web Developer

Phoebe Liou

Student Web Developer

Aaron Mark

Student Web Developer

Hannah Mechtenberg

Graduate Research Assistant

Kailey Moore

Student UI/UX Designer

Quynh Ngo

Student UI/UX Designer

Emelia Salmon

Student UI/UX Designer

Krish Sawant

Student Web Developer

Priyanshi Sitlani

Student Business Strategist

Mohammad Edalati Tabrizi

Graduate Research Assistant

Our Faculty Advisors

Our faculty advisors are the backbone of i3, providing invaluable guidance and support. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team, helping us navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

Interested in becoming a faculty advisor? Connect with us to learn more about how you can get involved.

Clarissa Ceglio

Faculty Advisor, Digital Media Design

Brian Daley

Faculty Advisor, Digital Media Design

Tom Scheinfeldt

Faculty Advisor, Digital Media Design

Michael Vertefeuille

Faculty Advisor, Digital Media Design

i3 Alumni

Alumni from our programs are now working at leading tech firms like Meta and Google, at mission-driven nonprofits, museums, startups, and even other universities, carrying the knowledge, confidence, and experience they gained here into every corner of the industry.

See Our Alumni