Patty Ponzini

Patty Ponzini Co Director at Silicon Valley Regional Data Trust San Francisco Bay Area Connect Connect with Patty Ponzini More actions Silicon Valley Regional Data Trust Columbia University - Big Data in Education Columbia University - Big Data in Education See contact info See contact info See connections (273) 273 connections Highly skilled at working in unstructured organizational environments, initiating and building productive relationships and new programs, analyzing issues, refining and improving processes that advance business objectives. Build productive, successful coalitions, including managing cross-functional teams. I have a strong track record of success moving projects and initiatives forward to successful conclusions. Ms. Ponzini has more than 20 years of experience that includes project development and management, fund raising, market, business, master and strategic planning, research, and liaison to industry. Her extensive training and experience in the development, administration and implementation of economic development activities includes business incubation, coaching and mentoring businesses, the development of strategies to facilitate interactions between research and education institutions, private enterprise, and policy makers to foster sustainable regional economic development. Her fund raising experience includes numerous successful funding proposals to support economic development programs. She has contributed to the development of the Business, Market Evaluation, and Strategy Plans for the University of California Monterey Bay Education Science and Technology (MBEST) Center. and was a key partner in the development and implementation of a cutting edge Venture Capital training program for high growth potential businesses. Ms. Ponzini recently lead the negotiations resulting in a 95 year Ground Lease with NASA Ames; ultimately for a 2.9 M SF mixed use near net zero sustainable community. Ms. Ponzini holds a BA in Biology, and a California Real Estate License. Specialties: business operations, business plans, concept development, consulting, executive management, fundraising, legal, marketing, negotiation, personnel, policy, program planning, proposal writing, public speaking, real estate, relationship building, research, strategic planning Show less Show less of Patty’s summary Experience Silicon Valley Regional Data Trust Co Director Company NameSilicon Valley Regional Data Trust Dates EmployedMar 2016 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 10 mos Location3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054 The Silicon Valley Regional Data Trust is working to create a scalable secure information-sharing environment that supports practice, policy and research to improve outcomes for children, families and communities. University Associates - Silicon Valley LLC Chief Administrative Officer Company NameUniversity Associates - Silicon Valley LLC Dates EmployedApr 2009 – Present Employment Duration9 yrs 9 mos CORE COMPETENCIES Highly skilled at working in unstructured organizational environments, initiating and building productive relationships and new programs, analyzing issues, refining and improving processes that advance business objectives. Build productive, successful coalitions, including managing cross-functional teams. I have a strong track record of success moving projects and initiatives forward to successful conclusions. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is one of three Officers (President, CFO and CAO) of the Company and a key member of the management team; providing strategic advice and direction to position the UA-SV LLC for success in accomplishing its vision, mission and sustained vitality. See less Silicon Valley Center/University Associates Assistant Director/Chief Administrative Officer Company NameSilicon Valley Center/University Associates Dates EmployedJan 2006 – Present Employment Duration13 yrs Lead negotiating team and managed approval process resulting in the execution of a 95 year Ground Lease on 75 acres of land between UC and NASA. Negotiated Space Act Agreement between UC and NASA to enable establishment of the Advanced Studies Laboratories. Developed Memorandum of Agreement and master lease with city of Marina. Established technology commercialization business incubator in collaboration with city of Marina. Secured over six million dollars in funding from multiple state and federal agencies and developed institutional, regional and political support for programs and capital projects. Managed development and delivery of venture capital training program for high growth potential businesses including recruitment and relationship building with venture investors and service providers.; Member of the University Development Area (UDA) team comprised of the Vice Provost - SVI, Assoc. VP - SVI, Asst. Director Business Operations, UCOP General Counsel and Real Estate Services representatives, and external land use, legal, and business planning consultants. Oversee planning, evaluation and development of the business feasibility study, associated land use concept plan, Master Developer solicitation process and CEQA analysis. Maintain and steward relationships with UCSC officials and staff, NASA counterparts and University Associate - Silicon Valley LLC stakeholders. Engage NASA counterparts, UC and external counsel, stakeholder representatives, and provide coordination and consultative services to a team of external consultants to develop legal and other agreements associated with the NRP-UDA including letters of intent, memoranda of agreement, memoranda of understanding, space act or enhanced use lease agreements, partnership agreements and Regents Items. Identify and implement key strategic initiatives enabling success of the Company including federal, state, and private fund raising efforts. See less UC MBEST Center Assistant Director, Enterprise Development Company NameUC MBEST Center Dates EmployedJan 1995 – Jan 2006 Employment Duration11 yrs 1 mo Facilitate and support interactions between research and education institutions, private industry and policy makers in order to foster regional economic development. Develop and recommend new policies or procedures; conduct complex negotiations with a number of on and off- campus constituencies to coordinate and/or implement specific recommendations. Develop and oversee writing and dissemination of proposals, legal documents, and agreements. Develop and provide analyses of strategies to build programs and to increase visibility and support for the MBEST Center science and technology programs. Participate in market, business, and master planning; program planning and real estate development activities. Develop strategies, administer and implement enterprise development activities. See less UC Santa Cruz Company NameUC Santa Cruz Total Duration12 yrs 1 mo TitleProject Manager Dates EmployedJan 1988 – Jan 1995 Employment Duration7 yrs 1 mo Developed plans, managed construction, oversaw move-in and commissioning of major capital projects. Administered accounting function, created annual operating budget, defined user requirements and developed project accounting database and reporting system. Served as consultant to the Dean, Assistant Dean, faculty, researchers and staff. Prepared presentations and documentation in support of the major capital program. Developed initial complement equipment request resulting in the appropriation of two million dollars in State supported equipment purchases. Analyzed major capital project equipment budgets, identified potential budgetary problems and provided solutions consistent with policies governing the fund source. Planned, organized and directed the physical relocation of chemicals, equipment and personnel to new laboratory buildings. See less TitleResearch Assistant Dates EmployedJan 1983 – Jan 1988 Employment Duration5 yrs 1 mo Managed laboratory operations and support staff. Designed and implemented new protocols and procedures. Designed, analyzed and executed research projects and prepared presentations. Generated quantitative data and performed ANOVA statistical analyses. Researched literature citations, prepared progress reports, edited and identified changes to manuscript drafts. Recruited, supervised, trained and evaluated staff. See less Education Columbia University - Big Data in Education Columbia University - Big Data in Education Dates attended or expected graduation 2013 – 2013 Stanford - Organizational Analysis Stanford - Organizational Analysis Field Of StudyOrganizational Leadership Dates attended or expected graduation 2013 – 2013 Stanford D School Stanford D School Degree NameDesign Thinking Action Lab Dates attended or expected graduation 2013 – 2013 Stanford University Stanford University Field Of StudyCreativity Dates attended or expected graduation 2012 – 2012 Urban Land Institute Urban Land Institute Field Of StudyReal Estate Development Process; Business Law; Real Estate Finance Dates attended or expected graduation 2011 – 2011 University of California, Santa Cruz University of California, Santa Cruz Dates attended or expected graduation 1978 – 1980 San Jose City College San Jose City College Degree NameAA Field Of StudyGeneral Education Dates attended or expected graduation 1978 – 1980 University of California, Santa Cruz University of California, Santa Cruz Degree NameBA Field Of StudyBiology (with Honors) Dates attended or expected graduation 1980