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Regardless of where you are as an entrepreneur, RAMP is here for you! We have resources for idea exploration, business acceleration, and ongoing support to refine, grow and scale your company. We also welcome seasoned professionals to serve as mentors to the next generation of startups.
Our Team

Mary Miller
Prior to becoming Director of RAMP, Dr. Mary Guy Miller was president and founder of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an award-winning IT firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her leadership, IDD served a wide range of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, for more than 27 years. Additionally, Mary has provided IT solutions for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Smithsonian Institution, and the Library of Congress. Mary was a founding member and former president of the RBTC and has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. Dr. Miller received her master’s of information science (MIS), as well as her doctorate in instructional design from Virginia Tech. When she’s not working, Mary enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren.

Sarah Phillips
Sarah was first brought into the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council as an AmeriCorps member working for RAMP Director Mary Miller. Shortly after, Sarah became the membership coordinator with the RBTC before becoming the project manager with RAMP. A recent graduate of Virginia Tech, Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a concentration in business and a minor in French. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering at her local dog shelter.