Taysha Williams

Taysha Williams serves as the Managing Director of the Innovation Hub at Texas Tech University Research Park, Director of the Texas Tech Accelerator, and Executive Director of TUNIE (Texas University Network for Innovation and Entrepreneurship). She is also an instructor for Social Entrepreneurship in the Texas Tech Honors College and the NSF I-Corps Program.

• Supports interdisciplinary startup teams
• Manages mentor programs with 70+ industry experts
• Collaborates with philanthropists and sponsors to develop innovation programs

Education:

• Bachelor's in Sociology with Organizational Management certification from University of North Texas
• Masters in Public Administration from Texas Tech University (2021)

Her work focuses on expanding regional innovation culture through initiatives like the Social Innovation Challenge and Industry Advancement Technology Accelerator, with expertise in securing local/state/federal grants.

Leadership Roles:

• South Plains Economic Development District (SPEED) board member
• Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Advisory Board