Phil Moore serves as the Fiscal Administrative Assistant at Old Dominion University’s Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. In this role, he manages procurement, coordinates events, supervises student workers, and ensures compliance across the Institute’s programs.

An ODU alum, Phil earned a B.S. in International Business with a focus on Japan and Asian Studies and pursued graduate studies in International Studies with an emphasis on U.S. foreign policy. With proficiency in Japanese and extensive travel experience in Japan, South Korea, and China, he brings a globally informed perspective to supporting the Institute’s mission of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Yvette Shannon, DBA ABD, MS HRM, MBA, serves as the Director of Business Operations for Old Dominion University’s Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. A seasoned higher education and business operations professional, she brings extensive experience in organizational leadership, financial administration, and strategic project management. Prior to her career in higher education, Yvette honorably served in the United States Coast Guard, developing a foundation in discipline, service, and leadership. She holds advanced degrees in human resource management and business administration and is completing her Doctor of Business Administration, focusing on organizational leadership and strategic change. Yvette is committed to advancing innovation, empowering emerging leaders, and enhancing institutional and community impact.

Colonel Paul B. Olsen (U.S. Army Retired) is the Executive Director for Old Dominion University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) where he enables research projects between the University and federal agencies including the Department of Defense and NASA, as well as regional organizations in the public and private sectors. Paul retired from the United States Army in 2015. His culminating assignment was command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, where he gained national recognition in Sea Level Rise Planning and Port Modernization. Since then, he has been a regional leader in Economic Development, Port Modernization, Aerospace, and Offshore Wind Initiatives. Olsen is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and holds a Master of Science Degree in civil engineering from George Mason University, a Master of Arts Degree in business management from Webster University, and a Master of Arts in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. Notably, he was named the 2014 Champion of the Port for Hampton Roads, the 2015 Government Engineer of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the winner of the Pentagon’s prestigious 2004 Pace Award for Innovation. Since joining ODU, Paul has brought over $20 Million in research funding. Paul is pursuing his Doctorate in Public Administration and Policy at Old Dominion University.