As Director, Tam leads the team and continues to provide the environment, skills, and support for our participants to thrive. Tam is working on building our outstanding reputation and delivering opportunities for local companies, UOW students and researchers to contribute to the innovation ecosystem. Tam is an expert in bringing diverse groups of people together (from university, community, government, and industry) to facilitate transformative projects with real impact.

As the Dean of Research Knowledge Exchange and Translation at UOW, Paul advances our thriving RKET ecosystem and advocates entrepreneurship within the Innovation and Commercial Research Unit. Paul is developing coordinated RKET strategy and framework, facilitating RKET professional development, leading UOW's Business Development Network and its Research Infrastructure Working Party.

As Program and Community Manager John is responsible for the relationship management and execution of our companies journey here at iAccelerate. John supports our residents by focussing on creating the best possible environment in which early-stage companies can grow and succeed, particularly through business coaching and business plan oversight.

As the Education and Learning Coordinator, David is an experienced E-Learning consultant. He has implemented and supported learning management systems in schools both in Australia and the UK. He has a Bachelor of Computer Science and Post Graduate Diploma in Education.

Denny joins us from the Careers & Employability team, where she has worked for the past four years helping students with their career decisions and delivering careers learning into the curriculum. Denny has passion for all things entrepreneurship and is a small business owner coaching mums who are changing careers.  Denny continues researching and writing a book about the experiences of career changing mums, many of whom go on to set up businesses.

As the Engagement and Support Officer, Sam is the first point of contact for UOW students at iAccelerate. Sam engages with current and future students who are interested in entrepreneurship by marketing and networking with relevant stakeholders across multiple platforms. This can include events, speaking with students and arranging tours of our building.