Browse this directory to find people who manage our programs. We want to hear from you! We are a big team composed of a handful of staff members and a large group of student leaders.
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Leadership
Troy D’Ambrosio
Lassonde Executive Director, Assistant Dean – troy.dambrosio@eccles.utah.edu, 801-587-3836
Jack Brittain
Professor, Lassonde Chair – jack.brittain@utah.edu, 801-581-8791
Jay Barney
Presidential Professor, Lassonde Chair – jay.barney@eccles.utah.edu, 801-585-2456
Kathy Hajeb
Professor (Lecturer) & Lassonde Faculty Director – kathy.hajeb@utah.edu, 801-587-3836
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Staff
Anne Bastien
Program Director – anne.bastien@utah.edu, 801-585-3198
Alicia Vess
Administrative Officer – alicia.vess@utah.edu, 801-587-3836
Pat Jones
Operations Director – pat.jones@utah.edu, 801-585-0722
Thad Kelling
Marketing & Public Relations Director – thad.kelling@utah.edu, 801-587-8811
Despina Giannopoulos
Marketing Coordinator – despina.giannopoulos@utah.edu, 801-581-5373
Lassonde Studios Staff
Phynn Kelsch
Hospitality Manager – phynn.kelsch@utah.edu, 801-213-8700
Gaurav Mishra
Hospitality Manager – gaurav.mishra@utah.edu, 801-213-8700
Eliasib Paredes-Bautista
Hospitality Manager – eliasib.paredes-bautista@utah.edu, 801-213-8700
Jennie Sullivan
Hospitality Manager – jennie.sullivan@utah.edu, 801-213-8700
Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
We partner with the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business to provide academic opportunities. Learn more and find faculty at eccles.utah.edu/entp
Housing & Residential Education
We partner with Housing & Residential Education (HRE) at the University of Utah to manage residential opportunities at Lassonde Studios. Contact HRE employees and learn more at housing.utah.edu.
General Contact Information for Programs
For inquiries about Lassonde programs, please use our general contact information: lassonde@utah.edu or 801-857-3836.
