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

Jennie Sullivan
Hospitality Manager – jennie.sullivan@utah.edu, 801-213-8700

Yasbleidy Arechiga
Hospitality Manager – Yasbleidy.Arechiga@utah.edu, 801-213-8700

Eliasib Paredes-Bautista
Hospitality Manager – eliasib.paredes-bautista@utah.edu, 801-213-8700

Gaurav Mishra
Hospitality Manager – gaurav.mishra@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.