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Meet the Team Pushing Boundaries and Sparking Change<\/h3>","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"

Roberto D. Colangelo\r\nExecutive Professor of Business\r\nExecutive Director & Faculty Advisor<\/h6>\r\n ","card_text":"Roberto D. Colangelo is an accomplished academic and business leader with expertise in strategy, entrepreneurship, and global marketing. As an Executive Professor at the Simon Business School, he combines professional experience with a passion for mentoring future business leaders. Roberto also leads Colangelo Innovation Group, helping companies innovate and expand into emerging markets, focusing on government modernization, biotechnology, and energy. His career includes leadership roles at Price Waterhouse, Bausch & Lomb, Xerox, Kodak, and start-ups, raising over $50 million in venture capital.\r\n\r\nBeyond his professional work, Roberto is active in community organizations like WXXI PBS and St. John Fisher College and has coached soccer for over 15 years. He holds degrees in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Buenos Aires and SUNY, along with a Master's in Economic Development. His honors include the Clifford W. Smith, Jr. Simon EMBA Superior Teaching Award and recognition as Hispanic Business Person of the Year.\r\n\r\n\u2709\ufe0f rcolang2@simon.rochester.edu<\/a>\r\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0585-520-1016<\/span>","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#ffc70a","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":3326,"card_image_size":"image_thumbnail","card_image_placement":"image_left","card_image_hover_state":"hover_zoom","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"
Rebecca Crocker | Sr. Dept. Program Specialist<\/h6>\r\n ","card_text":"Rebecca Crocker is the Senior Department Program Specialist at the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, where she is focused on developing key programs that support the Center's evolving vision. In her role, Rebecca collaborates with faculty, students, alumni, and business partners to create dynamic opportunities for students to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into reality. From mentoring and pitch competitions to workshops and interactive experiences, Rebecca is dedicated to building a thriving entrepreneurial community and expanding access to the resources and support that help entrepreneurs succeed.\r\n\r\nWith a strong background in marketing and startup experience, Rebecca brings a unique perspective to her work. She has developed over 60 products in industries such as giftware and cold-chain, combining her expertise as a former product designer with a keen eye for innovation. Rebecca holds a BFA in Design from SUNY Fredonia and an MS in Educational Administration from the Warner School of Education, specializing in Higher Education. She loves collecting art ~ definitely check out her office for a mini gallery tour!\r\n\r\n\u2709\ufe0f rcrocker@simon.rochester.edu<\/a>\r\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0585-519-6047<\/span>","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#ffc70a","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":4666,"card_image_size":"image_thumbnail","card_image_placement":"image_left","card_image_hover_state":"hover_zoom","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"
Teri Sciarabba | Department Coordinator<\/h6>\r\n ","card_text":"

Teri has spent many years in various administrative support positions at the Simon Business School.\u00a0 She is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia as well as the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education and Human Development.\u00a0 She is currently expanding her knowledge of entrepreneurship at the Ain Center.<\/p>\r\n

In her role in the Center, she manages office operations, including administrative support for the Executive Director and Senior Department Program Specialist, assists with event planning, calendar management, and financial processing as well as involvement in the NSF I-Corps program.<\/p>\r\n

Outside of work, Teri enjoys staying active at the gym, traveling, gardening, baking, and exploring regional festivals and events. Being a fairly big sports fan, she attends many Rochester Red Wings baseball games as well as attends a good deal of college football and basketball games affiliated with Syracuse University.<\/p>\r\n

\u2709\ufe0f teri.sciarabba@simon.rochester.edu<\/a>\r\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0585-276-3408<\/span><\/p>","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#ffc70a","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":3416,"card_image_size":"image_thumbnail","card_image_placement":"image_left","card_image_hover_state":"hover_zoom","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"

Irving Barron | Chief Technology Advisor<\/h6>\r\n ","card_text":"

Irving Barron is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester, where he also earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in 2018 and 2024, respectively.<\/p>\r\n

Dr. Barron's research centers on digital image processing, with an emphasis on digital forensics and information security. For instance, he has developed novel image-based communication methods that prioritize privacy and security through signal processing techniques. His work has been published in the IEEE Transactions on Image Processing.<\/p>\r\n

At the University of Rochester, Dr. Barron teaches Senior Design, Wireless Communications, and Signals. 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