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Vision
To catalyze innovators and entrepreneurs to flourish in their giftedness and build Christ-honoring, world-changing ventures.
Mission
Ignite innovators and entrepreneurs across Biola in order to impact California and the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Core Values
- Abundance. Live with an open posture of learning and gratitude, trusting that every success and challenge helps us flourish.
- Prayerful Risk. Act boldly, do hard things and seek prayerful counsel.
- Decisive Action. Step forward with confidence, clarity and obedience, trusting God to guide your purpose-filled path.
- Sustainability. Build ideas that last, rooted on economically strong, mutually beneficial models that create lasting impact.
- Abide in Christ. Above all else, Christ. Serve an audience of one.
- Collaboration. The best ideas emerge when we unite our unique strengths to create something greater together.
- Accountability. First and foremost to God — and also to one another.
Co-Working Space
The Office of Innovation is your creative hub, located on the main level of the library in Room 142, right across from the elevators. This vibrant space is free and open to all Biola community members, designed to foster creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking.
What we offer:
- Whiteboards for brainstorming and developing ideas.
- A variety of art supplies and creative materials.
- Collaborative spaces ideal for team meetings and group work.
- A cozy lounge area with couches — perfect for studying or relaxing.
- A curated collection of books on entrepreneurship, creativity and business.
- Complimentary coffee and snacks to fuel your inspiration.
- Maker Space with sewing and Cricut machines, drawing tablet and creative supplies.
- Mentorship opportunities including mentor matching, community meetups and hands-on creative stations.
Meet the Innovation Team
Silvia Mah
Director of the Office of Innovation
Raina Putri
Entrepreneur in Residence
Sarah Hartono
Entrepreneur in Residence
Innovation Academic Advisory Council (IAAC)
- Laureen Mgrdichian
Crowell School of Business - Tamara Anderson
Rosemead School of Psychology - Melissa Johnson
School of Humanities and Social Sciences - Douglas Axe and Tonya Dantuma
School of Science, Technology and Health - Gerry Fisher
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts - Craig Hazen
Talbot School of Theology
Liaisons to the Board of Trustees
- Promod Haque
Biola Board Member
Senior Managing Partner, Norwest Venture Partners - Dean VandeKamp
Biola Board Member
Advisory Board Member of the Biola Startup Competition
Chief Executive Officer at Vitaligent
Industry Advisory Board
The Office of Innovation Advisory Council, comprised of diverse members of the innovation ecosystem, has been established to expand the Office of Innovation’s footprint globally and to keep its offerings current with the marketplace. We are so grateful for our industry partners, and their relevant and thoughtful insight as we seek to bring best in practice theories and knowledge to our community.
List of Industry Advisory Board Members
- Allison Long Pettine
Founding Partner, Ad Astra Ventures, San Diego - Amanda Tortortello
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science (MS), Nonprofit Leadership, School of Social Policy and Practice, Master in Law (ML) - Andrew Crowell
Vice Chairman of Wealth Management, D.A. Davidson Companies - Brit Gilmore
Homeless Workforce Program Advisor, United Way Of Greater Los Angeles - Christeen Rico
Store Experience Innovations at Apple - Connie Salios
Entrepreneur and Former National Managing Partner, The Barnabas Group - Danny Kim
Founder and CTO of FullArmor Corp - Dr. Aby Mamboleo
CEO of Staff Today Inc. (STI) - Dr. Naima Lett
Award-winning actor, producer and church planter of Hope in the Hills (Beverly Hills) - Harold C. Taber
Former President/CEO of Hansen Beverage Corp.
Former Group President of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Los Angeles - Henry Walker
President, Farmers and Merchants Bank - Jessica Rey
Founder and CEO, Rey Swimwear - Jessica Tanoesoebidjo
Director at MNC Group, the largest and most integrated Media Company in South-East Asia - Kevin Sutantyo
Partner of the Asia Portfolio for Sovereign’s Capital - Lori Bae
Sr. Director Partnerships & Innovation, World Vision USA - Louise Ukleja
Founder and Executive Director, Opportunity Schools - Ram Gidoomal
Former Chairman of the Board, Lausanne Movement
Chairman of Traidcraft and CottonConnect Ltd. - Ruth Lopez Novodor
CEO at Beverly Oncology and Imaging - Sherol Chen
Software Engineer at Google
CEO/Founder of Passion Talks International - Steve Meilicke
Chief Financial Officer of Wedgewood, LLC. - Thomas Ellsworth
Chief Administrative Officer, Beacon Healthcare Systems