Jiaqi Liu is a Program Specialist at CSIT, where she supports several core initiatives, including the Clean Tech R&D Voucher Program, the Catalyst R&D Voucher Program, and the SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program. She first joined CSIT as an intern and now plays a key role in managing day-to-day operations, including application review, applicant communication, and analyzing demographic data. Her work contributes directly to CSIT’s mission of strengthening New Jersey’s innovation economy by fostering collaboration between industry and academia and translating research into high-growth ventures. Prior to joining CSIT, Jiaqi built a versatile background in Public Relations, working with grassroot campaigns and prominent consumer brands within technology and hospitality. Jiaqi was also named “Future PR Pro of the Year” in 2022 by the New Jersey Public Relations Society of America. Jiaqi is a proud two-time graduate of Seton Hall University, earning a B.A. in Public Relations and an MBA in Information Technology Management.