How Emerging Ecosystems Are Powering the Next Wave of U.S. Innovation | Hannah McLean-Leonard & Benjamin Cook
Hannah McLean-Leonard was born in Johannesburg and raised in Durban, South Africa. She initially found her way to the beautiful state of Wyoming after being recruited to swim for the University of Wyoming Swimming and Diving team. Hannah completed her undergraduate degree in kinesiology and received her master’s in business administration from the University of Wyoming. She currently serves as the Entrepreneurship & Venture Initiatives Coordinator for the College of Business at the University of Wyoming. Inspired by the state’s unparalleled culture, steadfast cowboy values and the unwavering support shown by its people, she feels passionate about giving back to the special place that has given her so much.
Benjamin Cook serves as the Senior Assistant Dean for the College of Business at the University of Wyoming and oversees all entrepreneurial activity and innovation initiatives for the college. He received his PHD and bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wyoming and spent eight years as the Senior Energy Economist for the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) prior to his administrative roles at UW. Dr. Cook specializes in energy economics and finance with subject matter work in oil and gas operations, enhanced oil recovery, CO2 capture, storage and utilization (CCUS) and techno-economic project feasibility assessments. As a faculty member in the Department of Economics, and Faculty Fellow for the Center for Business and Economic Analysis (CBEA), Dr. Cook works in partnership with various public and private entities to drive actionable insights for policymakers and business decision-makers.
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