Meet Our Team
A Collaborative Team Powering Innovation in Southern Virginia
The SOVA Innovation Hub team develops programs, partnerships, and regional initiatives.
Our Collaborative Model
The SOVA Innovation Hub is powered by a collaborative team working to strengthen entrepreneurship, workforce development, and economic growth across the region.
While the SOVA Innovation Hub does not have direct employees, our work is led and supported by team members from Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corporation (MBC) and Microsoft, along with a strong network of partners across the region.
Programs Team
Mallory Lawter
SOVA Innovation Hub Community Manager
Lauren Mathena
MBC Director of Economic Development & Community Engagement
Liz Smith
MBC Senior Marketing & Communications Manager
Jeremy Satterfield
Microsoft TechSpark Virginia Manager
Join Our Team
Whether you’re interested in a contract role, employment through MBC, volunteering, or partnering with us, we’d love to hear how you’d like to contribute.
Operations & Administrative Support
Behind the scenes, the SOVA Innovation Hub is supported by the broader MBC team, including finance, accounting, and human resources. This shared services approach allows us to stay nimble while maintaining the systems and support needed to deliver high-quality programs across the region.
Partners & Collaborators
Our work is strengthened by partnerships with organizations across Southern Virginia that help deliver programs, expand access to resources, and support entrepreneurs at every stage.