KATHY HAJEB

Kathy Hajeb, Professor (Lecturer) at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of business, teaches courses in innovation and entrepreneurship. She is also the Lassonde Institute Director of Operations and manages a professional staff responsible for student programming, institute marketing, finance and operations. The Lassonde Studios, a student residence and innovation prototyping and workshop space is home to these programs. Kathy, in partnership with campus housing partners, manages the recruiting, onboarding and residential experience for over 400 student residents.Kathy served on the Executive Leadership team of the American Dream Ideas Challenge and brings innovative practices to a variety of campus and community partnerships. Prior to joining the University of Utah in 2003, she held a variety of strategic planning, marketing, acquisition, regulatory and financial roles in the natural resource industry. Kathy received both bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Utah..