Innosphere team
Leadership
Mike Freeman
Mike has 35 years of executive experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors focused on technology economic development, management consulting, entrepreneurship, and finance.
Rachel Gallegos
Rachel Gallegos brings nearly a decade of expertise in accounting and finance, with specialized knowledge in grant management and compliance. From managing multi-million-dollar FEMA and state grants during the City of Evans’ flood recovery to streamlining in-house accounting operations for the ASCEND Engine, Rachel has a proven track record of precision and impact. A dedicated professional, she is passionate about leveraging her expertise to support communities, foster resilience, and ensure financial excellence.
Tim Jones
Tim Jones serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Innosphere and ASCEND Engine Translation Director leading operational execution, new program implementation and deployment of capital for early-stage venture capital funds. As COO of Innosphere and a partner in multiple venture capital funds since 2019, he has spearheaded the execution of incubator services, winning and managing programs in Climate resilience, Life Sciences, and Smart Cities.
Sam Malloy
Dr. Sam Malloy is the Director of Research and Development for the ASCEND Engine. With a background as a data scientist working across the domains of environmental science, public health, and policy, he brings an integrative approach to technical leadership and portfolio management.
Kevin Noble
Kevin serves as Director of the Innosphere Life Sciences Incubator, a pioneering initiative in the Mountain Plains region focused on accelerating the commercialization of breakthrough life science innovations. Backed by a strong network spanning eight states, eleven universities, and three state bioscience associations, he helps advance a collaborative ecosystem that is shaping the future of healthcare innovation and sustainability.
Amber Rahn
Dr. Amber Rahn serves as the Director of Workforce for the ASCEND Engine, where she leads regional strategies to build a robust, future-ready talent pipeline aligned with community resilience and emerging technologies. With a background in leadership development and cross-sector collaboration, Amber drives workforce initiatives that connect K–12, higher education, and industry to ensure equitable access to training, career pathways, and high-quality jobs across Colorado and Wyoming.