What We Do : Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship : Texas State University

The CIE mission reflects the grit, values and insight the director has accumulated over her many years of working with student entrepreneurs, innovators, and being an entrepreneur herself. She earned her bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management and learned first-hand what not to do when working with aspiring entrepreneurs. There is not a profession similar in the world to being an entrepreneur and this director knows it and lives it.

Quinn Valentine

Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

MORE ABOUT QUINN

As Program Coordinator, I help Bobcats turn passion into possibility!

I champion student innovation, build community and foster real-world opportunities on campus and beyond.

Kendall Perkinson

Program Coordinator of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Advisory Council

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Advisory Council exists to provide strategic programming guidance and implementation to foster meaningful development of student innovative ideas and venture start-ups—ultimately promoting credibility to entrepreneurial endeavors created by Texas State students. The council’s expertise facilitates access to vital resources and opportunities.

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MEET OUR STUDENTS

Our student staff is the heartbeat of success, ensuring ideas are shared and innovation thrives!

Marketing Coordinator

Cadyn Perkins

Cadyn Perkins oversees the marketing initiatives for the CIE’s social media. Perkins ensures posts are timely and cohesive to the brand. Perkins ensures content is both effective and engaging.

Photographer

Diwas Pandit

Diwas Pandit covers the CIE’s events taking photos that showcase workshops and events. Alongside taking photos, Pandit edits them to be used in the content created by members of the marketing team.

Program Assistant

Tyson Rizzo

Tyson Rizzo oversees the management and functions of the Student Made branch. By distributing tasks and maintaining communication, he works to lead a team of student managers ensuring goals are met.

Content Creator

Isabelle Cantu

Isabelle Cantu creates engaging posts for the CIE’s social media. Cantu works with the Marketing Coordinator to maintain a cohesive and creative brand through logo designs and social media posts.

Website Manager

Shoadi Henshaw

Shoadi Henshaw works to ensure the Student Made website is up to date and engaging for viewers. Henshaw uploads new products, collections, processes and monitors orders to send to the creators.

Marketing Manager

Addi Villegas

Addi Villegas oversees marketing initiatives with the Student Made branch to ensure a consistent and cohesive brand is presented. She works to create engaging content for the social media platforms.

Promotions Coordinator

Grace Darcy

Grace Darcy manages the blog page of the CIE’s website. Darcy interviews and writes blogs to promote events and the community. She ensures posts are informative and the page is engaging to readers.

Program Organizer

Regina Bautista

Regina Bautista works to coordinate programs and events for the CIE. Also a successful business owner, Bautista ensures events are informative and engaging for the campus and San Marcos community.

Finance & Strategy

Jordan Lusk

Jordan Lusk oversees the financial matters for Student Made. Lusk ensures financial matters are taken care of consistently and timely while analyzing and reporting business data to the entrepreneurs.

STUDENT STAFF

Our alumni have been the heart of our center's success by bringining valuable insights, dedication and innovation.

Their contributions have shaped our foundation and continue to inspire our future.

Fall 24 Marketing Coordinator

Jillian Kirkley

Digital Media Innovation Graduate, Jillian Kirkley brought a wide array of experience and an optimistic outlook through her mutlifaceted marketing specialty and passion for nonprofits and the arts.

Spring 25 Bobcat Bazaar Manager

Connor Ward

As President of CEO, Connor combined his leadership and digital skills to foster growth to successfully manage the Bobcat Bazaar pop-up for student businesses.

Spring 25 Content Creator

Sydney Nguyen

Creating content and campaigns that directly impact the success of aspiring Texas State entrepreneurs, Sydney used her skills in creative design and digital strategy to support CIE community growth.

Spring 25 Podcast Host

Aaron Soltani

Aaron amplified the voices of Texas State innovators, providing valuable insights and fostering growth within the Center’s mission of empowering entrepreneurship and creativity.

What We Do