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TRUST Hub at UK Innovate accelerates inclusive innovation by connecting translational research, entrepreneurship and community engagement. We co-create solutions with partners across the Commonwealth to drive sustainable impact and support a thriving innovation economy.


Our Team

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Serenity Wright, Ed.D.
Senior Executive Director for Innovation, Community Health and Societal Impact
Meg Allen
Meg Allen
Program Growth and Partnership Development Coordinator, Social Innovation
Kenzie Dickens
Kenzie Dickens
Operations Coordinator, Launch Blue
Victoria Hamilton
Victoria Hamilton
Manager, Launch Blue
Kendra Stenzel
Kendra Hargis-Stenzel, Ph.D.
Director, Innovation Talent Development, Launch Blue
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Suniti Mujumdar
Program Manager, Social Innovation
Laura Halligan
Laura Russell-Halligan
Executive Director, Launch Blue
Erin Shea
Erin Shea
I-Corps Program Manager, Launch Blue
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Laura Triplett
Project Manager, Launch Blue

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TRUST Hub?

The TRUST Hub serves as a central catalyst for human-centered innovation. Our vision is to inspire and enable innovation acceleration and access through the lens of sustainable impact. 

What does TRUST Hub mean?

  • Translating Research: We connect the dots between community needs and faculty research to drive solutions to market and effectuate the impact of the solution.  
  • Universal: This reflects our commitment to universal design principles and our person-centered approach across partnerships, programs and all we do for campus and the community. 
  • Solutions Together: The TRUST Hub is grounded in the co-creation of solutions with all partners to achieve their goals.  

What are the different focus areas of the TRUST Hub?

Currently, there are four focus areas that make up the TRUST Hub: Social Innovation, Community Health Innovation, Launch Blue (Entrepreneurship, Training and Development) and the Sustainable Futures Design Lab. 

Is the TRUST Hub replacing Social Innovation?

No. Social Innovation continues to be a focus area of UK Innovate. TRUST Hub is the new umbrella that recognizes the strength of Social Innovation and expands upon it with the inclusion of other focus areas that align with co-creation and impact.