The Innovation Team
![Abby Queale.](/research-and-innovation/pics/headshots/queale-abby.jpg)
Director of Innovation
Abby leads the implementation of the strategic plan for supporting innovation, commercialization,
technology transfer and economic development activities at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
Phone: 408-924-3811
![Dr. Jessica Trask.](/research-and-innovation/pics/headshots/trask-jessica.jpg)
Senior Director of Research Services, Office of Research
Dr. Trask focuses on delivering high-quality services to our faculty and students
to enhance their RSCA planning and ensure that all 菠菜网lol正规平台 RSCA is ethical and compliant.
Phone: 408-924-2460
![Jason Kim.](/innovation/pics/headshots/kim-jason.jpg)
Jason Kim
Industry Research Alliances Specialist
Jason brokers research agreements and collaborations with industry partners to increase
innovation opportunities for faculty and staff at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
Phone: 408-924-1300
![Mash (Michael) Ashley.](/innovation/pics/headshots/headshot-ashley-mash.png)
Mash (Michael) Ashley
SpartUp Incubator Launch Director
Mash leads the SpartUp Incubator team, serves as a mentor and also teaches in the
Lucas College of Business.
![Innovation Programs Facilitator](/innovation/pics/headshots/headshot-pambid-jalyn.png)
Jalyn Pambid
Innovation Programs Facilitator
Jalyn helps coordinate programs focused on developing industry collaboration, technology
transfer and entrepreneurship support programs and activities.
Phone: 408-924-3324
University Advancement Representative
![Jacob (Jake) Manaloor, JD.](/innovation/pics/headshots/headshot-manaloor-jacob.jpg)
Jacob (Jake) Manaloor, JD
Director of Development for Research and Innovation
Jake leads fundraising for our division and looks forward to helping increase innovative
research and entrepreneurial opportunities at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
Phone: 408-924-2053
San José State University Research Foundation Representatives
![Deborah Maloney.](/research-and-innovation/pics/headshots/maloney-deborah.jpg)
Deborah Maloney
Director of Sponsored Programs
Phone: 408-924-1421
![Reed Frye.](/innovation/pics/headshots/headshot-frye-reed.png)
Reed Frye
Manager, Contracts
Reed provides contract management and support.
Phone: 408-924-1546
![Edgar Ceron.](/innovation/pics/headshots/need-headshot.jpg)
Edgar Ceron
Director, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
![Kim Tung Tran.](/innovation/pics/headshots/need-headshot.jpg)
Kim Tung Tran
Project Coordinator, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
Phone: 408-924-1402
![Sandeep Mukkamala.](/innovation/pics/headshots/need-headshot.jpg)
![Max Rothe.](/innovation/pics/headshots/rothe-max.jpg)
Max Rothe
SpartUp Incubator Program Manager
Max manages and grows the SpartUp Incubator programs, events, and workshops for the
purpose of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship at 菠菜网lol正规平台.
![Xavi Verdú.](/innovation/pics/headshots/verdu-xavi.jpg)
Xavi Verdú
Ecosystem Manager, SpartUp Incubator
Xavi manages the SpartUp Incubator ecosystem to connect our Spartaneurs to the resources
they need for their businesses to grow and thrive. Xavi builds partnerships with 菠菜网lol正规平台
clubs and centers, works with local government officials, programs and organizations,
and maintains relationships with other incubators and accelerators.