Katia Kassof serves as a Program Coordinator for the Zell Lurie Institute. In this role, she manages the Dare to Dream Grant program for student startups. She also coordinates student programs including the Student-Led Venture Funds, the Michigan Business Challenge (MBC), and Michigan Investment Challenge (MIC). Additionally, Katia holds office hours with current students, focusing on ZLI programs, courses, advice on early-stage entrepreneurial activities, and pitch coaching.
Katia graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. She received a minor in Bioethics and Health Promotion. She is currently finishing her MBA (online) from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business.