As Director of Innovation Initiatives, Olga spearheads the University at Buffalo’s tech-to-market programs and resources. She leverages her background as a PhD scientist with over a decade of research experience, including postdoctoral work with the pharmaceutical company Roche, to help innovators translate research into real-world impacts and high-growth companies. Olga oversees commercialization and startup programs, while forging partnerships with industry, investors, and government agencies. Her ecosystem-building efforts have secured >$150 million in federal and state investments for programs that strengthen technology translation, support startup incubation, and accelerate economic development.