UK Women Innovators Network Empowering Women to Lead in Innovation
The UK Women Innovators Network (UKWIN) aims to increase the participation of UK women in innovation, preparing them to take on leadership roles at all stages of the commercialization process—from idea generation and research to patenting and bringing products and processes to market. UKWIN provides a supportive forum where women innovators can share experiences, advice and strategies to advance their innovations.
Program activities include networking events, discussion roundtables, keynote speakers, education on the commercialization process and available resources, entrepreneurial training and access to coaches and mentors.
2024 UK WOMEN INNOVATORS NETWORK EVENT
On March 19, 2024, the UK Women Innovators Network (UKWIN) celebrated Women's History Month with its annual UKWIN event.
Taunya A. Phillips, Director of the UK Office of Technology Commercialization, kicked off the afternoon's festivities with introductory remarks, followed by an enlightening keynote address from Dr. Almesha L. Campbell, Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University.
The panel discussion, led by Dr. Kendra Hargis-Stenzel, featured accomplished female innovators who shared insights into their journeys and the pivotal role of innovation in driving progress. The panelists included Janine Barnett, Perinatal Research Assistant Director, College of Nursing; Dr. April Fernando, Associate Director, Center for Innovation in Population Health; Michelle Fernando, MA, Operations Director, College of Public Health; and Dr. Angela Gutierrez Echeverri, UK SRC Liaison, Postdoctoral Trainee.
2024 UKWIN Event
Join UKWIN for "Empowering Women: Leveraging Tech Transfer & Entrepreneurial Resources for Innovation Commercialization." Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Almesha Campbell, AVP for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University, this event explores women's pivotal role in innovation.
Past Events
UKWIN 2024 Speakers
- Host: Taunya Phillips, Director, Office of Technology Commercialization, University of Kentucky
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Almesha Campbell, Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Jackson State University
- Panel Moderator: Dr. Kendra Hargis-Stenzel, Commercialization Manager, Office of Technology Commercialization
- Panelist: Janine Barnett, Perinatal Research Assistant Director, College of Nursing
- Panelist: Dr. April Fernando, Associate Director, Center for Innovation in Population Health
- Panelist: Michelle Fernando, Operations Director, College of Public Health
- Panelist: Dr. Angela Gutierrez Echeverri, UK SRC Liason, Postdoctoral Trainee, BAM
UKWIN 2023 Speakers
- Host: Taunya Phillips, Director, Office of Technology Commercialization, University of Kentucky
- Welcome Address: Linda Dwoskin, Ph.D., Senior Associate Vice President for Research, Special Projects, Professor, College of Pharmacy, and Faculty Innovator and Entrepreneur, University of Kentucky
- Moderator: Mandy Wilson Decker, Registered Patent Attorney and member of the Intellectual Property & Technology Services Group, Stites and Harbison
- Panelist: Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman, Executive Director for the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (KY Innovation), Kentucky Cabinet of Economic Development
- Panelist: Phoebe A. Wood, Principal of CompaniesWood
- Closing Remarks: Lisa Cassis, Ph.D., Vice President for Research, University of Kentucky
UKWIN 2021 Speakers
- Host: Taunya Phillips, Director, Office of Technology Commercialization
- Welcome Address: Linda Dwoskin, Associate Vice President for Research, Special Projects, Professor, College of Pharmacy, and Faculty Innovator and Entrepreneur
- Speaker: Gilson Capilouto, Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, NFANT Labs
- Speaker: Kate Van Pelt, Co-Founder and CEO, Synaptek
- Speaker: Kelly Wright, Founder and CEO, FreshEyes Solutions