Tibor brings a wealth of experience spanning academic research, industrial R&D, and government investment in the innovation ecosystem. Tibor is a globally recognized innovation expert and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Andrew Jones, PhD
Manager, Operations and Partnerships | SOSCIP
Andrew brings experience in medical research as well as business development related to university-industry research partnerships and HQP support/development. At SOSCIP, Andrew continues to support leading research groups while helping Ontario-based SMEs innovate and remain competitive.
Jillian Dempsey
Business Manager | SOSCIP
Jillian comes from a diverse employment background, having worked in the not-for-profit sector, career management, events planning, marketing, and various project management roles, as well as teaching English abroad. Jillian manages all financial aspects of the SOSCIP operations.
Amy Hackney, PhD
Partnerships Officer | SOSCIP
Amy provides experience with grant facilitation, proposal writing and research administration. Research teams can expect dedicated, hands-on support from cradle to grave.
Fei Mao
Technical Lead | SOSCIP
Fei brings experience in High Performance Computing, Scalable Machine Learning and Deep Learning from his previous roles at supercomputer centres SciNet and SHARCNET. At SOSCIP, Fei works with platform technical specialists and system admins to maintain compute systems, train users and advise on technical aspects of projects.
Matthew Collins
Contracts Officer | SOSCIP
Matthew’s experience spans intellectual property filing and prosecution, complex legal and contracts management, and professional services experience. At SOSCIP, Matthew provides information on the context of negotiated agreements and ensures compliance with member institutions and university policies.
Meredith McLaren
Partnerships Officer | SOSCIP
Meredith brings experience in sparking and supporting academic-industry partnerships across various sectors. At SOSCIP, Meredith provides tailored support for teams from project conception to completion and beyond.
Matthew SkogstadStubbs
Marketing & Communications Officer | SOSCIP
Matthew has worked previously in marketing communications promoting IoT devices and government events. He has an MA from uOttawa and a BA from Queen's.
