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

Scott Holley
Lassonde Executive Director – scott.holley@utah.edu, 801-213-7425

Anne Bastien
Senior Director – anne.bastien@utah.edu, 801-585-3198

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

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

Srujana Gopisetti
Technology Business Analyst – srujana.gopisetti@utah.edu, 801-646-6009

Maria Hutchings
Administrative Assistant – maria.e.hutchings@utah.edu, 801-587-3836
Lassonde Studios Staff

Alicia Vess
Administrative Officer – alicia.vess@utah.edu, 801-585-1496

Jennie Sullivan
Hospitality Manager – jennie.sullivan@utah.edu, 801-213-8700
Yasbleidy Arechiga
Hospitality Manager – Yasbleidy.Arechiga@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
Lassonde Student Leaders
We have many student leaders supporting programs at Lassonde. Visit our related webpage for more information about these opportunities. lassonde.utah.edu/leadership
Housing & Dining Services
We partner with Housing & Dining Services at the University of Utah to manage residential opportunities at Lassonde Studios. Contact their employees and learn more at housing.utah.edu.
General Contact Information
For general inquiries, contact Lassonde staff at lassonde@utah.edu or 801-857-3836.