TA Staff
Susannah Malarkey
Executive Director
Susannah has served as Executive Director of the Technology Alliance since its inception in 1996. She oversees the operation of all TA programs, including the Alliance of Angels, and directs all research and policy activities undertaken by the organization. Susannah works closely with the TA Executive Committee and Board to develop and implement strategic initiatives that advance the organization's goals in education, research and entrepreneurship.
Amy Bell
Program Coordinator
Amy coordinates the administrative functions of the TA board and executive committee and serves as executive assistant to TA Executive Director Susannah Malarkey. She handles speaker outreach, member recruitment and logistics for the Science & Technology Discovery Series, one of the TA's longest running programs. Amy also organizes logistics and membership for the Innovation Showcase and assists with the State of Technology Luncheon and Alliance of Angels workshops and events.
Greg Huey
Managing Director, Alliance of Angels
Greg brings more than 10 years of investment experience to the Alliance of Angels, where he leads a team of program managers in coaching entrepreneurs and bringing the best deals forward to the AoA membership. Before joining AoA, Greg oversaw strategy and corporate development for Hewlett-Packard in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Previously, he focused on sourcing and structuring of deals and due diligence at private equity investment firms Frazier Technology Ventures and GTCR.
Alissa Johnson
Program Manager, Alliance of Angels
Alissa is the 2010-11 William H. Gates Sr. Fellow in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Alliance of Angels. She is a second-year MBA student at University of Washington's Foster School of Business. Alissa works with the rest of the AoA team to screen for the most promising investment opportunities for the AoA membership, meeting with approximately 20 companies per month and providing feedback and coaching on their business plans and investor presentations.
Kristin Osborne
Director of Policy & Communications
Kristin manages TA policy activities, including development of the organization's policy priorities, participation in coalitions, outreach to policy makers, and program development and logistics for the Technology Institute retreat. Kristin also produces content for TA presentations, such as the State of Technology Luncheon program; the TechKnowledgy e-newsletter and other stakeholder communications; the TA web site; and press releases and special reports.
Katy Tollefson
Membership and Sponsorship Manager
Katy manages sponsor relations for the TA and the planning and execution of the State of Technology Luncheon, the TA's largest annual event. She also oversees administrate functions of the Alliance of Angels program, including membership and meeting logistics, as well as AoA entrepreneur and investor workshops and events. In addition, Katy coordinates logistics for other TA events, such as the Technology Institute, and organizes board development activities.