About Us
In the late 1990's, a number of organizations inspired by CONNECT in San Diego were founded in Northern Europe, in particular Connect Scotland and CONNECT Sweden.
At the same time, groups from around the world were beating a path to CONNECT's door, drawn by press reports of San Diego's transformation from a sleepy Navy town into a high-tech center. In addition, a number of people at UCSD, notably Associate Vice Chancellor Mary Walshok, a co-founder of CONNECT in 1985, had a strong interest in regional innovation systems worldwide.
These influences and interests came together in the founding of Global CONNECT in 2003.
Global CONNECT seeks to work with regions around the world to understand and further develop their innovation systems. We believe that linking these regions through the Global CONNECT membership network serves the interests of all regions, including San Diego.
Contact Us
General Inquiries:
Please contact rwittman@ucsd.edu
Mailing Address:
UCSD Extended Studies and Public Programs
Global CONNECT
9500 Gilman Drive
Mail Code 0176-O
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176
Overnight Deliveries:
UCSD Extended Studies and Public Programs
Global CONNECT
9600 North Torrey Pines Road, Building B
Mail Code 0176-0
La Jolla, CA 92037
Location:
Global CONNECT offices are in the Extension Building B on the main UCSD campus in La Jolla. Click here for maps and driving directions.
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The Global CONNECT Team
Greg Horowitt
Co-Founder
Director, Global Enterprise
Phone: (858) 344-7263
Email: ghorowitt@ucsd.edu
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Peter Thomas
Director, Program Partnerships
Phone: (858) 534-0425
Fax: (858) 534-7385
Email: pthomas@ucsd.edu
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Nathan Owens
Director, Regional Assessments
Phone: (858) 534-8638
Email: nowens@ucsd.edu
Robie Wittman
Director, Program Management
Phone: (858) 822-4393
Cell: (858) 220-5817
Fax: (858) 822-5152
Email: rwittman@ucsd.edu
Pam Surko
Director, Research
Phone: (858) 822-4393
Email: psurko@ucsd.edu
June Chocheles
Director, Planning and Strategy
Phone: (858) 822-4393
Email: jchocheles@ucsd.edu
Executive Committee:
Mary Lindenstein Walshok
Associate Vice Chancellor, UCSD; Co-Founder of CONNECT
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