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Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship

The Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship (OSIE) team works to support, attract and expand companies within Maryland’s primary industries and those that are emerging. The OSIE also has professionals dedicated to enhancing entrepreneurship, education and workforce.

Ulyana V. Desiderio, PhD - Senior Director, Office of Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship | 443-835-9038

Industry Sectors:

Aerospace - Colter Menke, Program Manager | 443-388-1169
Life Sciences - Stefanie Trop, PhD, Director | 443-610-7436

Energy - Ryan Powell, PhD, Program Manager | 443-938-2224
Cybersecurity - Kimberly Mentzell, Director | 443-414-7508; Brandon Cannaday, Program Manager | 443-962-8744
Education and Workforce - Sarah D. Sheppard, Director | 443-618-8593
Entrepreneurship & Small Business - VACANT (Ulyana V. Desiderio, PhD - Senior Director | 443-835-9038)
Manufacturing - Ben McGlaughlin, Program Manager | 443-690-1112

Agriculture - Joe Milone, PhD, Program Manager