Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team

Crystal Fickers is an experienced entrepreneur, consultant, and educator with over 19 years of experience in social impact, including 10 years running social enterprises. As the Associate Director at George Mason University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, she focuses on empowering underserved communities through experiential entrepreneurship education so that they may realize their vision of the future.

Dr. Toyah Miller is a professor within the Management Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.

Jonathan B. Morse, CMA, CGFM, PMP is a Principal with Business Architecture Implementation LLC, where he helps organizations design business models, strengthen digital presence, and improve governance and processes. As a Senior Business Counselor with the Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC), he advises businesses in sectors ranging from retail and food to real estate, construction, consulting, and IT. Jonathan also serves as a mentor with the Mason Enterprise Center and an adjunct faculty member at the Costello College of Business. He holds a BS in Entrepreneurship and Finance from Northeastern University and an MBA from George Mason University.

Silvia Oliveira is the team's administrative associate. She has expertise in fiscal and budget processes, vendor coordination, events management and supports CIE programs and marketing and communications efforts.

Ryan Rivas, MBA '27 is a George Mason undergrad alumnus and current student. As the program manager, Ryan focuses on managing the Center's student internship team and works closely in the behind the scenes planning to ensure CIE's experiential learning programs and community facing initiatives run smoothly in execution.