Staff & Mentors - Innovation Incubator

Welcome to our team page! At Innovation Incubator, we believe that the people behind our organization are what make us truly exceptional. We have a talented and diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to delivering the highest quality services and products to our clients.

David Ochi is a persistent entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in early-stage companies having started his first enterprise at the age of 13. Since then, Mr. Ochi has started over a dozen companies in diverse industries such as fashion, technology, international distribution, startup incubation, cleantech, biotech, mobile, social media, and education.

David M. Ochi

Executive Director

Kelly, a seasoned HR strategist, empowers talent for organizational success. Through empathetic leadership and meticulous planning, she cultivates a vibrant workplace culture, fostering collaboration and driving sustained growth, ultimately ensuring the achievement of company objectives.

Kelly Otto

Human Resource

Johnnell Bragg is a strategic marketer and aspiring entrepreneur at CSU Dominguez Hills, adept at designing and implementing innovative marketing strategies that drive startup success and growth within the Innovation Incubator, positioning him as a key player in shaping the future of new ventures.

Johnnell Bragg

Marketing

Sidney Bass's fervent passion for marketing and sharp business acumen make her an invaluable asset at CSU Dominguez Hills, where she excels in translating complex market trends into actionable strategies, fostering entrepreneurial success and driving the incubator's ventures forward.

Sidney Bass

Marketing

A general business major with a profound passion for the visual arts, Ty Herring captures the essence of the business incubator's endeavors at CSU Dominguez Hills through his adept photography, videography, and editing skills, adding a layer of creative storytelling to the business narrative.

Tyler Herring

Photo & Video

At CSU Dominguez Hills, Kay Uraizee stands out as a strategic thinker and emerging business analyst, dedicated to dissecting and interpreting market data to uncover hidden opportunities for innovation and growth, thereby propelling the incubator's projects to new heights.

Kay

Marketing

Thisara, an HR professional, excels in talent management and organizational development. With strong interpersonal skills, she builds effective teams and fosters a positive workplace culture, contributing to company success.

Thisara Perera

Human Resources

Abraham, an adept outreach specialist, merges effective communication strategies with his outreach efforts to foster meaningful connections. His proactive approach ensures impactful engagement with stakeholders, contributing positively to organizational initiatives.

Abraham Lopez

Outreach

Alessandro, a master of visual storytelling, infuses creativity into every stroke, breathing life into concepts with his artistic finesse. His meticulous attention to detail and pioneering designs not only elevate brand identities but also carve a lasting impression across diverse mediums, resonating deeply with audiences worldwide.

Alessandro Villarreal

Graphic artist

Lorelei, a captivating wordsmith, skillfully crafts narratives that inspire and engage. With her eloquence, she paints vibrant landscapes of imagination, evoking deep emotions and sparking curiosity with every word penned, leaving an indelible mark on readers' minds.

Lorelei Fuller

Writer

Innovation Incubator Staff

David M. Ochi

Kelly Otto

Johnnell Bragg

Sidney Bass

Tyler Herring

Kay

Thisara Perera

Abraham Lopez

Alessandro Villarreal

Lorelei Fuller

Innovation Incubator