Meet Our Staff
Susan Bernat
Director of Operations & Finance, CC Innovations and Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center
Susan is responsible for fiscal planning and other related financial activities, systems, metrics and operating procedures. Susan also assists with long-range planning strategies for the department. Previously, she was responsible for budget and contract negotiations within cardiology research at Cleveland Clinic. She received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Kent State University, and an MBA from Cleveland State University.
Dan Giczkowski
Information Technology Manager
Dan is responsible for managing the day to day IT operations and support for multiple CCF Departments and Spin-off companies. Dan has been with the Clinic since 1997. Prior to joining the Clinic, Dan worked in a dual role as an accountant and IT specialist in the hospitality industry.
Kimberley (Gilyard) Davenport
Incubator Program Manager, Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center
Kimberley is responsible for the overall management of the Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center Incubator Program, GCIC’s incubator/accelerator program. Responsibilities include operational and financial activities; marketing and communications; and facilities management and services.
Scott Sparks
System Administrator
Scott assists with managing and maintaining the servers and computer systems including troubleshooting network, server and workstation problems, creating and maintaining user accounts, creating and updating workstation images and miscellaneous IT related duties.
