Association of University Research Parks Announces New Executive Director
DATELINE: TUCSON, Ariz. Aug. 21
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) announces the appointment of Eileen Walker as the association's new executive director. Eileen, who served as consulting Program Development Director for AURP for the past year, will lead the organization from headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. AURP also has offices in Washington, D.C.
Eileen is a former member of the AURP board of directors. Most recently, Ms. Walker consulted with AURP, and also with Angelou Economics, a firm specializing in technology-led economic development. She previously directed the Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe, Arizona.
For several years, Ms. Walker served as an officer of the Arizona Bioindustry Association, where she was the designated Arizona representative to BIO. Ms. Walker is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and holds a Master of International Management degree from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). Currently, she is Vice President of Habitat for Humanity, Tucson.
"Eileen brings a background as a long-time park director and board member, along with a strong commitment to the goals of AURP," said Austin Beggs, President of AURP. "Eileen has shown tremendous leadership in her past activities with AURP and we look forward to her applying her talent and skills to the numerous opportunities that AURP sees in the science and technology based economy".
Beggs also thanked the Drohan Management Group for their past service to AURP, noting that "Drohan has been pivotal in the development of AURP to its current success. Their contribution is greatly appreciated."
"This is an exciting opportunity to lead an organization known worldwide for its advocacy of research and innovation," says Walker. "AURP is an invaluable resource for all who are involved with technology-led economic development. I am honored to have been chosen to lead this outstanding organization at such a promising stage in its history," said Walker.
CONTACT: Eileen Walker of AURP, +1-520-529-7436, info@aurp.net
Web site: http://www.aurp.net/
SOURCE Association of University Research Parks