Heather Hage

Heather Hage has extensive work experience in the field of research and innovation. Heather currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Griffiss Institute since April 2021. Prior to that, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at Albany Law School and SUNY Polytechnic Institute starting in 2019.

Heather's longest tenure was at The Research Foundation for SUNY, where they held several roles from 2011 to 2021. Heather served as the Vice President of Industry and External Affairs, leading the organization's efforts in engaging external partners and promoting research and innovation. Heather also worked as the Senior Director of Innovation and Partnerships, overseeing technology transfer activities and managing the Technology Accelerator Fund. Additionally, they held the position of Director of the Commercialization Practice Group, supporting SUNY campuses in identifying and leveraging intellectual property for economic growth.

Before joining The Research Foundation, Heather worked at The Research Foundation of SUNY from 2006 to 2010. Heather served as the Intellectual Property Counsel and later as the Intellectual Property Manager in the Technology Transfer Office. Their responsibilities included facilitating strategic relationships with industry, managing the intellectual property portfolio of multiple academic campuses, and analyzing market opportunities.

Overall, Heather Hage's work experience demonstrates their expertise in research, innovation, intellectual property, and fostering partnerships for economic growth.

Heather Hage attended Notre Dame High School, although the exact years of their enrollment are unknown. Heather then went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology & Government from Hamilton College, studying from 1998 to 2002. Later, they pursued higher education at Albany Law School, where they earned a Juris Doctor degree from 2003 to 2006.