LEVER strengthens the regional economy through entrepreneurship, challenge programs, investment, and industry collaboration.
A robust and diversified regional economy that offers high quality of life for all.
Build and grow innovation-driven enterprises. Attract revenues to the region and create jobs. Expand our ecosystem for entrepreneurs, innovators, and young people.
The Lever team believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical in our work. We continuously expand our professional networks to reach groups representing marginalized populations and to ensure that all underrepresented peoples have access to Lever’s programs and resources. We strive to support and build a diverse regional economy that benefits, and includes, everyone. We believe that diversity in entrepreneurship, innovation, and the workforce is a requirement for individual regional economic prosperity.
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Natalia Giacomozzi supports Lever’s marketing strategy by assisting with content and internal databases. She also manages the member outreach for the Massachusetts Founders Network Program. She joined the Lever team in the winter of 2023. A native of Carver, MA and a recent graduate from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Natalia holds a B.A. in English.
Director of Communications
Avril develops and manages Lever’s digital marketing strategy. She also supports fundraising, grant reporting, and event planning. A Berkshire County native and a recent college graduate, Avril holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Executive Director
Jeffrey co-founded Lever in 2014 and has served as its Executive Director since then. He focuses on fundraising, community engagement, and startup funding. His career began in scientific research which led him to biotechnology and entrepreneurship. Jeffrey holds a B.A. from Wabash College and M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Indiana University.
