Lynsey Steinberg, MSMI, CMI, is the Director of Academic Entrepreneurship at Augusta University, where she leads institution-wide initiatives focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, venture development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She advances strategic programming that strengthens pathways for entrepreneurial experience and regional economic engagement while fostering a culture of creativity, problem solving, and experiential learning. 

Since joining Augusta University in 2012, Steinberg has played a role in building innovation-focused academic and community initiatives. She currently serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Graduate School Department of Medical Illustration and Adjunct Faculty with First Year Experiences Jaguar Junction. She co-developed INNOVATE, Augusta University’s annual pitch competition to create meaningful opportunities for student entrepreneurs and community collaboration. Her leadership emphasizes cross-functional partnership development, ecosystem building, and the integration of innovation into higher education strategy.

She previously served as Director of Innovation with Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, where she led initiatives connecting students, faculty, industry mentors, and external partners to accelerate collaborative problem solving and innovation programming. Her contributions include the development of makerspace education pathways, regional innovation advisory leadership, and university-wide engagement initiatives. 

Her research and innovation efforts have also contributed to healthcare advancement and community impact. Working with Dr. Andy Hauger and William Gray, she helped develop a positive reinforcement device promoting hand hygiene practices that received a state award in community research. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she coordinated a multidisciplinary collaboration of more than 60 internal and external organizations to develop reusable personal protective equipment solutions for frontline healthcare workers.

In addition to her academic leadership, Steinberg has extensive experience supporting small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures through market research, brand strategy, product development, and partnership cultivation across healthcare, pharmaceutical training, digital development, and equestrian industries. Her approach combines experience and strategic leadership to drive sustainable innovation and student success.

Steinberg is also actively engaged in regional and institutional leadership initiatives, including serving as Augusta University’s representative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the University System of Georgia, co-leading Augusta University’s Innovation and Economic Prosperity initiative, participating in the Community Engagement Leadership Council, and contributing to regional innovation advisory efforts. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University, where her research under the advisement of Jason Orlosky explores new technology and behavioral motivational design.