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Tara Branstad

Tara Branstad

Technology Marketing Associate

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  • About me

    Experienced Leader in research management, commercialization, startups, and technology based economic development across a broad range of technology sectors.

  • Education

    • University of Virginia

      1990 - 1994
      BA Biology

    • University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business

      1995 - 1997
      MBA Marketing

    • University of Pittsburgh

      1995 - 1997
      Master of Health Administration Management, Policy

  • Experience

    • University of Pittsburgh

      May 1996 - Jun 2000
      Technology Marketing Associate

      Technology transfer professional.

    • Innovation Works

      Jul 2000 - Mar 2001
      Portfolio Manager

      Portfolio manager for a seed stage technology investment firm.

    • Self - Employed

      Apr 2001 - Jun 2004
      Consultant

      Marketing, market research, business development consultant to technology companies, investors, universities, TBEDs, and non-profit organizations.

    • Saint Vincent College

      Jul 2004 - Sept 2005
      Biotechnology Program Coordinator

      Program Coordinator for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Program.

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      Oct 2005 - Oct 2024

      Responsible for the management of the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance and the Office of Research Systems and Operations. Technology Transfer professional and team manager. Technology Transfer professional and team manager. Responsible for CTTEC startup programs and funding. Technology Transfer professional.

      • Associate Vice President for Research Operations/ Administration

        Aug 2019 - Oct 2024

      • Director, Technology Transfer

        Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

      • Associate Director, CTTEC

        Jan 2009 - Jun 2017

      • Director, Enterprise Creation

        Sept 2007 - Dec 2008

      • (Senior) Manager, Business Development and Licensing

        Oct 2005 - Dec 2008

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Mediation

      Behrend Mediation Services/ The Conflict Lab
      Apr 2023

    • Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP)

      ALLIANCE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROFESSIONALS