The Faculty Fellowship offers a dynamic platform for faculty members to engage in cutting-edge research, mentorship, and collaboration within the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. Through active participation in workshops, and events, while providing invaluable mentorship to student entrepreneurs.

With a commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, the center serves as a hub for innovation, empowering faculty to make meaningful contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Chair / Maria Petrescu, Ph.D.
Research Initiative

Assistant Professor of Marketing / Worldwide Camps


Daisha Merritt, Ph.D.
Social Innovation & Non-Profit Initiative
Associate Chair, Dept. Management & Technology / Worldwide Campus


David C. Garcia, Ph.D
Tech Team Initiative
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering

John R. Ledgerwood, MSA, CPA, CMA, CFM, CGMA
Accounting and Finance Support Initiative
Associate Professor of Accounting / Daytona Beach Campus


Peter E. O'Reilly, D.P.S.
Faculty Engagement
Associate Professor of the Practice & Certified CTA Coach / Worldwide Campus


Ronnie Mack, Ed.D.
Minority & Underrepresented Entrepreneurs Initiative
Director, Office of Undergraduate Research / Daytona Beach Campus

Contact Us

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
David O'Maley College of Business
COB 114E
Ramy A. Rahimi, Ph.D.
Director
COB 114A/COB 226
Ravyn Edge
Ambassador
COB 114B

Get involved in our
entrepreneurial community

Center News & Events

Want to stay on top of our latest news and events? Sign up for our newsletter and check out our upcoming events.