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Meet the team and join the conversation here at ITN in whatever way you feel comfortable:


The Innovation Transfer Network team:

Jennifer Hammaker
Director of Business Development
Business Liaison		 In November 2007, Jennifer joined the Innovation Transfer Network (ITN) as the Director of Business Development. In this role, she brings significant experience from her corporate, start-up and non-profit background. At ITN, Jennifer leads outreach to the business community as well as online content, media, event planning and marketing.
Full Bio		 Jennifer Hammaker
Jennifer Leinbach
Business Development Officer		 Jennifer Leinbach officially joined ITN on July 1, 2011 to take the lead in Berks and portions of Lebanon and Lancaster Counties. In her former role as the Greater Reading Keystone Innovation Zone (GRKIZ) Coordinator, she launched the first Business Idea Challenge competition for Berks County college students. Prior to serving as the GRKIZ Coordinator, Jennifer was the Communications Director for the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where she kicked off and continues to manage the Chamber's Entrepreneurial Excellence and Greater Reading Top Business Awards. Her passion is assisting entrepreneurs to become more successful.
Full Bio		 Jennifer Leinbach
Jill Edwards
Executive Director		 Jill Edwards has had 14 years’ experience in entrepreneurial development. She served as the Director of Small Business Incubation Programs for the York County Economic Development Corporation. In addition, she has served as a senior manager and small business lender at a number of PA banks.
Full Bio		 Jill Edwards
Yvonne M. Dunst
Administrative Assistant		 Yvonne serves as Administrative Assistant for 5 co-located entities at Penn State Harrisburg, Eastgate Center, including Innovation Transfer Network; Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Central and Northern Pennsylvania; Venture Investment Forum; Ben Franklin Transformations; and Innovation Partnership. Her responsibilities include accounts payable; database maintenance; event planning; ordering/inventorying of supplies; IT troubleshooting; and general secretarial duties.
Full Bio		 Yvonne Dunst