The Innovation Team
Abby Queale
Director of Innovation
408-924-3811
abby.queale@sjsu.edu
Abby leads the implementation of the strategic plan for supporting innovation, commercialization,
technology transfer and economic development activities at SJSU.
Dr. Jessica Trask
Director of Research Compliance, Office of Research
408-924-2460
jessica.trask@sjsu.edu
Dr. Trask guides faculty, staff, and students in conducting research that is legal
and ethical and oversees all areas of research compliance.
Vacant
Industry Research Alliances Specialist
The Industry Research Alliances Specialist brokers research agreements and collaborations
with industry partners to increase innovation opportunities for faculty and staff
at SJSU.
Mash (Michael) Ashley
SpartUp Incubator Launch Director
michael.ashley@sjsu.edu
Mash leads the SpartUp Incubator team, serves as a mentor and also teaches in the
Lucas College of Business.
Lisa Laymon
Innovation Programs Facilitator
408-924-3324
lisa.laymon@sjsu.edu
Lisa helps coordinate programs focused on developing industry collaboration, technology
transfer and entrepreneurship support programs and activities.
University Advancement Representative
Jacob (Jake) Manaloor, JD
Director of Development for Research and Innovation
408-924-2053
jacob.manaloor@sjsu.edu
Jake leads fundraising for our division and looks forward to helping increase innovative
research and entrepreneurial opportunities at SJSU.
San José State University Research Foundation Representatives
Deborah Maloney
Director of Sponsored Programs
408-924-1421
deborah.maloney@sjsu.edu
Reed Frye
Manager, Contracts
408-924-1546
reed.frye@sjsu.edu
Reed provides contract management and support.
Edgar Ceron
Director, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
408-924-1402
edgar.ceron@sjsu.edu
Kim Tung Tran
Project Coordinator, Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
408-924-1402
kimtung.tran@sjsu.edu
Sandeep Mukkamala
IP Specialist
408-924-5462
sandeep.mukkamala@sjsu.edu