Life Science Cares San Diego

We’re excited to spotlight our Board of Advisors member, Ajay Kshatriya! His enthusiasm and commitment were evident as he jumped right in to engage with students, sharing insights about the life sciences industry and the diverse career opportunities it offers. We’re fortunate to have such a passionate and dedicated leader in our group. Thank you, Ajay, for your energy and for supporting Life Science Cares—we’re lucky to have you on board! ??

We are thrilled to announce that Life Science Cares San Diego Executive Director Alicia Quinn Kitagawa and President of Southwestern Community College District and Life Science Cares San Diego Board of Managers member Mark Sanchez, Ed.D. have been included in San Diego Business Journal's SD500 list of "The Most Influential People in San Diego"! Congratulations to our Board of Advisors members Sarah Boyce (Avidity Biosciences, Inc.), Damien McDevitt (Aspen Neuroscience, Inc.), Mark McKenna (Mirador Therapeutics), and Laura Shawver (Capstan Therapeutics) as well as leaders of our nonprofit partners Inez González Perezchica, Ed.D. (MANA de San Diego), Tamara Y. Craver (Reality Changers), Paul Downey (Serving Seniors), Bob Kamensky (Feeding San Diego), Laura Tancredi-Baese (HomeStart), John Van Cleef (Community Resource Center), and Sidd Vivek (Junior Achievement of San Diego County) for being honored as well! Thank you for all that you do for our community and beyond! We are so grateful for your leadership and commitment to Life Science Cares San Diego.

“Congratulations to Life Science Cares, Inc. on their well-deserved Pantheon Award,” said California Life Sciences (CLS) President & CEO, Mike Guerra. “Their achievements showcase the trailblazing spirit of California’s life sciences sector. As Pantheon celebrates its 21st anniversary, it’s especially inspiring to honor innovators like Life Science Cares, whose dedication to community service demonstrates how life sciences can drive meaningful change by uplifting and supporting vulnerable populations.” We were honored to receive the Impact Pantheon Award! This achievement celebrates the collective efforts of our #LifeScience communities to address and reduce the impact of poverty throughout the San Diego and Bay Area. Many thanks to our nonprofit partners, corporate partners, Board of Managers, Board of Advisors, and staff. Together, we’re making a real difference and driving change to build a healthier, more equitable future for all. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gBMQ2frb Life Science Cares San Diego Life Science Cares Bay Area Aisha Baro Sarah MacDonald Alicia Quinn Kitagawa

Many thanks to Feeding San Diego and Wesley House Community Center for nominating Life Science Cares San Diego for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) San Diego "Outstanding Philanthropic Institution" award! Congrats to Youth Philanthropy Council for winning the award - and to all the honorees, especially TD Smith, VP of Development at our partner Reality Changers and Jacqueline De Anda, volunteer at our partner Barrio Logan College Institute. Great to see so many nonprofit partners and philanthropic peers, and many thanks to the AFP Board of Directors for curating a wonderful celebration of philanthropy! Thomas Daniel Bob Kamensky Junior Achievement of San Diego County Sidd Vivek Mama's Kitchen Eva Matthews Sara Boquin Erin Miserlis Rachael Orose Tamara Y. Craver Adrianna O'Donnell, MBA, CFRE Ingrid deLlamas, IAP, CFRE Valerie Attisha Trevor Blair Pana Hap Sharyn Goodson, CFRE Alicia Quinn Kitagawa

We’re honored to be recognized as the Community Partner of the Year at Hope Through Housing Foundation 's annual gala! It was a beautiful and inspiring evening, and we’re grateful to be among such incredible honorees. We love having Hope Through Housing as one of our amazing community partners. They are taking impressive steps to combat housing insecurity and provide wrap around services to the people they serve. Together, we’re making a difference, one good deed at a time! Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

Last Friday, Life Science Cares Board of Advisors hosted a panel discussion at Access Youth Academy! Our committed members engaged with high school students, answering questions about the life sciences industry and sharing insights on their own career journeys. Access Youth Academy is a nonprofit partner of Life Science Cares that transforms the lives of underserved youth through academic enrichment, health and wellness, social responsibility, and leadership using sports as a catalyst. A big thank you to amazing Board of Advisor Members,?Sarah Bhagat, Ajay Kshatriya, and Nikki Simpson for helping to foster the next generation of life science leaders!

We're so grateful to our corporate partners for making Halloween extra special for the students at Monarch School! Their donation of costumes and candy brought lots of joy and removed barriers for the students and their families. They had so much fun picking their dream costume and participating in a school wide candy parade where they got to show off their costumes and get some sweet treats. Thank you for your commitment to our community!

We are honored to receive California Life Sciences (CLS)’s Impact Pantheon Award! This achievement celebrates the collective efforts of our #LifeScience communities to address and reduce the impact of poverty throughout the San Diego and Bay Area. Together, we’re making a real difference and driving change to build a healthier, more equitable future for all. A huge thank you to our partners, volunteers and community members for your dedication and passion. Our Life Science Cares Bay Area’s Executive Director, Aisha Baro received this prestigious award last night and was joined at the event by Life Science Cares Bay Area Associate Director of Development Alexis Carlson, Life Science Cares San Diego’s Executive Director, Alicia Quinn Kitagawa, and Kristin Campbell Reed on the board of Life Science Cares Bay Area. #Pantheon2024

Today, we are excited to spotlight Sarah Bhagat, whose unwavering commitment to our community and the biotech sector has made her an indispensable member of our Board of Advisors. We’re fortunate to have you as part of our Life Science Cares network! Thank you, Sarah, for your dedication and forward-thinking leadership!?

We're still buzzing from the electric energy of the frightfully festive AnaptysBio Halloween Party Auction! Thanks to their wicked awesome support, we can continue to support our amazing community partners! ??