The Lab Tech Specialists each specialize in a specific technology focus area but are cross-trained in technologies across all 8 learning modules. All of our hardware and technology is constantly updated, regulated, and audited alongside the emerging and innovative technology in our world. 

The Lab Outreach Specialists bridge the academic and workforce skills by creating and communicating various models of events, workshops, academic courses and programs. They are responsible for connecting our technology with design thinking in a fun, interactive way. 

The Lab Marketing Specialists each have their focus on a different part of representing the Innovate Labs initiative. Our website, marketing strategy, and organizational relationships are all overseen to create as much synergy with partners as possible.

Mehnaz Barsha

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Computer Science

Role: Lab Outreach Assistant 

Mehnaz Barsha is an undergraduate Computer Science student with a passion for creativity. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, designing gel X nails, and applying henna.

Brooke Miller

Year: Junior 

Major: Marketing Management

Role: Lab Outreach Assistant 

Brooke is a junior majoring in Marketing Management. She loves to travel and has been to nine countries.

Astik Mehta

Year: Masters

Major: Business Analytics & Project Management 

Role: Lab Tech Assistant 

Astik is pursuing a Master's in Business Analytics and Project Management at the University of Connecticut, Stamford. He enjoys working with 3D printers and exploring Machine Learning tech. In his leisure time, he is an avid soccer enthusiast and a dedicated Manchester United fan. Astik also has a strong passion for data analytics, often spending his time diving into datasets and uncovering insights.

Vivían Mendoza

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Marketing Management

Role: Lab Marketing Assistant 

Vivían is a Marketing Management student from Stamford Connecticut concentrating in Digital Marketing and Analytics. She is pursuing a career in marketing strategy and enjoys photography, painting, and spending time with her loved ones.

Barbara Hawke Lopez 

Year: Freshman 

Major: Cognitive Science

Role: Lab Tech Assistant 

Barbara is a freshman majoring in Cognitive Sciences. She likes to learn about the different disciplines that come with cognitive science, including how people interact with emerging tech. In her free time she participates in the art club on campus (Husky Art Pack) as well as reading and writing.

Imra Asif

Year: Junior

Major: Computer Science & Engineering

Role: Lab Tech Assistant 

Imra is a junior majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. She is passionate about using computational tools to advance human health. She hopes to attend graduate school to research at the intersection of health and technology.

Christina Sullivan

Year: Freshman

Major: Business Data Analytics

Role: Lab Tech Assistant 

Christina Sullivan is a freshman majoring in Business Data Analytics at UConn Stamford. Passionate about integrating technology into daily life, she is excited to work at the Innovation Labs and share her enthusiasm for tech while learning more about emerging technologies. Christina has a special interest in virtual and extended reality and is inspired by the intersection of technology and business. In her free time, she enjoys aerial silks, spending time with friends, and exploring new ideas.