Meet the Team

Dr. Brad Yeckley is an accomplished professional with a Ph.D. in Workforce Education from Penn State University, an MBA in Corporate Finance and a B.S. in Psychology and Counseling. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UNC Charlotte, overseeing campus entrepreneurship initiatives and CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City, […]

A proud 49er, Kourtney began her journey at UNC Charlotte as an undergraduate and returned to serve the campus community in 2022. With a Bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte and a Master of Public Administration from Barry University, her passion lies in empowering students, supporting community growth and leadership through education and engagement. As Program […]

Carrie Bovill joined the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on September 1, 2022. Prior to coming to Charlotte, Carrie served as a Community Coordinator at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) where she was responsible for community engagement and chaired the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Prior to her time at CCU Carrie served as a Site […]

Susan Bunton serves as the Member Services and Executive Coordinator for CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City, where she brings more than 26 years of experience within the UNC System and a passion for creating welcoming, service‑oriented environments. Since joining CO‑LAB in August 2025, Susan has served as Executive Assistant to Executive Director Brad Yeckley […]

Ava Gervan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2021 and a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Rochester in 2025. After completing her undergraduate studies, Ava served as the Special Events and Student Engagement Coordinator at the Center for Education Abroad […]