Keslar Selected to Lead UNH Entrepreneurship Center

Lisa Keslar, lecturer in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, has been named the new director of the UNH Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter).

Keslar brings a strong blend of academic expertise and hands-on entrepreneurial experience to the role. Over the past seven years at Paul College, she has taught entrepreneurship and strategy courses while mentoring hundreds of students through idea development, business modeling, and real-world projects.

Beyond the classroom, Keslar has built and grown several ventures throughout her career. She currently co-owns an independent insurance agency, where she focuses on brand development, community engagement, and growth strategy. Earlier in her career, she raised more than $1 million in venture capital—experience that gives her a valuable perspective on startup funding and the investor landscape.

Keslar holds an undergraduate degree in marketing and communications, as well as an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship and management, from Babson College. She is also well connected across New Hampshire’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, actively collaborating with founders, investors, and support organizations.

As director of the ECenter, Keslar will focus on strengthening connections between UNH’s academic programs and the center’s experiential learning opportunities. She will also work to deepen the ECenter’s integration with New Hampshire’s broader entrepreneurial network—helping expand opportunities and impact for students, alumni, and the business community.

Keslar will also continue her role as a lecturer.