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TRUST Hub at the University of Kentucky accelerates inclusive innovation by connecting translational research, entrepreneurship and community engagement. We co-create solutions with partners 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
Jeff Fugate
Jeff Fugate
Associate Professor of Extension
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
Rebekah Radtke
Rebekah Radtke, M.Arch
Associate Professor
Laura Halligan
Laura Russell-Halligan, M.Fin.
Executive Director, Launch Blue
Erin Shea
Erin Shea, M.S.
I-Corps Program Manager, Launch Blue
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Laura Triplett
Program Manager, Launch Blue

Frequently Asked Questions

What does TRUST Hub mean?

  • Translating Research: We connect the dots between community needs and faculty research to solve problems and effectuate impact.
  • Universal: We leverage universal design principles across partnerships, innovations, and purpose, and take a person-centered approach in all programs, activities, and initiatives.
  • Solutions Together: We co-create solutions with our partners to ensure alignment with their goals.

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 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 and Innovation Training and Development) and the Sustainable Futures Design Lab.