IQMP Leadership

Lauren Wilson is the Chief Operating Officer for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. Lauren joins the IQMP from the KPMG Infrastructure, Capital Projects and Climate Advisory practice. In her…

Meenu Sharma is the Quantum R&D Project and Business Manager at the Illinois Quantum Microelectronics Park, where she oversees grant administration, procurement and project management to support initiatives advancing quantum…

Dr. Andrew Lytle is the Program Manager for Quantum Algorithms R&D at IQMP.  He is focused on supporting algorithms research and building partnerships between quantum researchers, hardware vendors and private…

Nicholas received his PhD in Physics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Before that, he completed his undergraduate degree in Chicago and is excited to be returning to the city.…

Amy Wu is a PhD graduate in Physics from the University of California, Irvine, with a background in 2D materials, semiconducting metals and cryogenic transport measurements. Originally from Chicago and…

Emily Easton serves as Director of Education and Workforce Development for the Chicago Quantum Exchange, an intellectual hub based at the University of Chicago with educational members across the Midwest…

Meghan Dyer leads design and construction planning for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), helping shape a campus that supports quantum computing, advanced manufacturing and applied R&D. She works…

Eric Schneider has held leadership roles in organizations focused on clean tech, food and ag tech, fintech, and wireless standards. Prior to joining IQMP he served as Managing Director at…

Shaunna D. Sims-Davis is a seasoned leader with over a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as the Community Advisor at IQMP, where she…

Greg Feltman is a senior advisor for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. Prior to joining IQMP, he spent five years in Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Chicago office, where he…