Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategies

University System of Georgia

Advisory Board

The USG Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategies Advisory Board is composed of USG presidents and provosts, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.

  • Avinandan (Avi) Mukherjee, Provost, Georgia Southern University
  • Benjamin Ayers, Provost, University of Georgia (Chair)
  • Cade Joiner, Regent, University System of Georgia
  • Christopher Klaus, Founder and CEO, Fusen
  • John Fuchko, President, Dalton State College
  • Nakayla Kennedy, SGA President, Georgia Southwestern State University
  • Nancy Juneau, CEO, Juneau Construction
  • Parmeet Grover, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
  • Robert Scott, President, Albany State University
  • Selby Hill, Founding Partner & Director of Operations, Yonder Yoga
  • Sivakumar Raghupathy, VP of Commercialization and Chief Commercialization Officer, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Steven McLaughlin, President, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
  • Sydne Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Georgia Department of Economic Development
  • Todd Jones, Representative, Georgia State House District 25