A regular speaker on technology transfer issues, Steve has presented on Capitol Hill and internationally on topics ranging from the evolution of the technology transfer profession to start-up formation.

Before joining AUTM, Steve served as Associate Director for Commercialization at Wake Forest Innovations where he was responsible for commercializing high-impact inventions, and drafting, negotiating and executing a wide variety of licensing and start-up transactions.

Steve is a registered U.S. Patent Agent and a past Board member of multiple Wake Forest-affiliated start-ups. Steve has also led the Winston-Salem Technology Council to retain and grow local technology businesses to strengthen the economy.

Before joining AUTM in 2016, she was the Deputy Head of Marketing and Communications at Cambridge Enterprise, the innovation office of the University of Cambridge in England.

While Leef is a big fan of corporate communications, she bleeds ink, having spent 16 years as a reporter for The Washington Post. There she covered every manner of story – from terrorism to the folly of the weather. She still fancies herself an advocate for the public good.

Contact her for more information about AUTM’s exhibits, sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Casey holds a B.S. in Marketing and a CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) designation. Although born and raised in New Jersey, she now resides in the beautiful green mountains of Southern Vermont.

She is responsible for managing the contract negotiations and logistical implementation for the AUTM meeting portfolio to include the Annual Meeting, Region Meetings, professional development courses and partnering forums.

Contact her if you have questions about any of the AUTM educational offerings. She is also responsible for international training engagements. Barbara holds a degree in Psychology and Education, a Certificate in Volunteer Management, and is a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA).  She works in the Chicago area. 

She has spent the majority of her career in Business Administration and Commercial Finance. Kristen lives in North Carolina and enjoys shopping and traveling.
 

Colleen is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and holds a degree in communications from the University of Notre Dame, a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from the University of Chicago, and a masters in nonprofit administration from Mendoza Business School at the University of Notre Dame.

Contact her if you need help with the Canadian or Western Regional Meetings and Small Office Course. Sammi has a demonstrated history working in the non-profit association management industry to support the continuing education and maintenance of certification efforts of Members.

Contact her if you need help with your Membership benefits such as, egroups, committee role, mentoring and directory profile. Katie holds a B.A. in Communications and is currently pursuing her MS in Information Science. She lives in the Dallas area and enjoys reading, exploring new places and cycling.
 

Melissa has over 20 years of experience in non-profit association management. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Austin College and enjoys reading, traveling, and listening to live music.