Rosibel Ochoa, Ph.D. has joined UC Riverside as associate vice chancellor for technology partnerships in the Office of Research and Economic Development. In the position, she will focus on increasing UCR’s momentum in research advancement and the commercialization of faculty and student discoveries.
Previously, Dr. Rosibel Ochoa served as the Senior Executive Director of Entrepreneurism and Leadership Programs and Executive Director of von Liebig Entrepreneurism Center at UC San Diego. While creating programs to accelerate translation of discoveries to private sector and educate upcoming entrepreneurial leaders, she has directed over $6 million in funding and mentorship to over 200 projects leading to 44 startup companies.