WIB-Seattle

Women in Bio had a successful time at the BioEngage Fall Mixer, connecting with the University of Washington students and sharing WIB-Seattle’s mission of supporting and empowering women in STEM. Thank you to Carmen Ioana Veras-Tobos and the UW BioEngage committee for inviting us to this fantastic event. A special shoutout to Lauren Stavig, Sanghavi Mayooran, MSc., Dana Jessen-Howard, MS, and Yulia Ovechkina, PhD for hosting the WIB-Seattle table during this event.

?? #WIBSeattle Emerging Volunteer of Excellence, September 2024 ?? ??Congratulations to Katie Newhall, Vice-Chair EWIB! ?? We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Katie for her invaluable contribution as the moderator of the "Cell Therapies in Practice in Seattle" panel on September 16. The event attracted over 100 participants and was recognized as one of the most exciting science events organized by the WIB-Seattle Chapter this year. Attendees praised Katie for her insightful exploration into the world of cell therapy, showcasing a deep understanding of the topic and effectively sharing key concepts and practical ideas. Her engaging moderation made the panel discussion one of our best yet! Thank you, Katie, for generously dedicating your time and energy to making a lasting, positive impact on our WIB-Seattle community. #WomenInSTEM #WIBSeattle #EmergingVolunteer #CellTherapy #LifeSciences #CommunityImpact #ThankYou

?? Join us for an exclusive VIRTUAL panel discussion! ?? #WIBSeattle and WIB-San Francisco Bay Area proudly present “CEOs in the Biotechnology Industry – What Does It Take?” Hear from four biotech CEOs as they share their paths to executive leadership, the challenges they've faced, and key advice for women looking to advance in biotech. Moderated by Bizzy Balaraman Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! ?? ???Date: Tuesday, October 29 ??Time: 4-5:30 PM PST ??? Zoom (Members only) This event is for women executive members of WIB To register, please email [email protected]. Speakers: ??Julie Eastland C-Level Executive and Board Member at Life Sciences Therapeutics ??Katie Fanning President & Chief Executive Officer of Mozart Therapeutics, Inc. ??Gail Maderis Biotech CEO and Board Member ?? Lynn Seely MD, President & Chief Executive Officer of Lyell Immunopharma Special thanks to the organizers: ? Jane Gross , Daphne Taylor, CPA Taylor, CPA, and Katie Newhall of eWIB - Seattle ? Martina Doleshal of eWIB - San Francisco ? Sarah Odeh (WIB National President) and Dana J. Murn, CAE (National Director of Chapter Relations)

Meet our former DEI Chair, Fariha Ahmed-Qadri! Fariha served on WIB-Seattle's board from 2021 to 2023. Her passion for making a difference in biotech startups has led her to her current role, where she’s pushing the boundaries of research with artificial intelligence at Ozette Technologies. Read more from Fariha here: https://lnkd.in/gGNdb2GK #MembershipMonday #WIBSeattle #SeattleJobs #SeattleNetworking

? Continuing Our Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month ? As we continue to honor the outstanding contributions of Hispanic women in STEM, today we spotlight more trailblazers whose work has left an indelible mark on the world. From Angela Guzman, the pioneering Latina designer behind the original Apple emojis, who revolutionized how we communicate globally, to Dr. Antonia Novello, the first Latina U.S. Surgeon General, whose leadership transformed public health policy, and Dr. María Elena Bottazzi, a globally recognized microbiologist and co-developer of affordable vaccines for neglected tropical diseases—these remarkable women have shattered barriers and inspired future generations. Their achievements showcase the immense impact Hispanic women have on science, health, and technology. At #WIBSeattle, we are proud to continue shining a light on these exceptional women and the diversity they bring to our community. Their achievements remind us that representation is essential in driving progress and innovation in STEM. #HispanicHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #WomenInBio #RepresentationMatters #LatinaLeadership

#WIBSeattle and WIB-San Francisco Bay Area present a VIRTUAL panel discussion - 'CEOs in the Biotechnology Industry – What Does It Take?'. Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Bizzy Balaraman, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, where four biotech CEOs from Seattle and San Francisco share their journey to executive leadership, the challenges they faced, and actionable advice for women looking to advance their careers in the biotech industry. Don’t miss the chance to learn from these inspiring leaders! ?? Day: Tuesday, October 29 ?? 4-5:30 PM PST ?? Virtual (Zoom) NOTE: This is a members-only event. For more information on how to register, contact?[email protected]. ? This event is organized and supported by: ? Jane Gross (Chair), Daphne Taylor, CPA Taylor (Co Vice-Chair), and Katie Newhall (Co Vice-Chair) of eWIB?-?Seattle ??Martina Doleshal (Chair) of eWIB - San Francisco ?Sarah Odeh?(2024 National President of WIB),?Dana J. Murn (WIB National Director of Chapter Relations and Program Management)

NEW BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT Andrea Knapp, Vice-Chair, eMAPS We are thrilled have Andrea Knapp, PMP re-join the #WIBSeattle board as the new Vice-Chair for the eMAPS program. Andrea is no stranger to WIB, having first joined our community after relocating to Seattle in late 2013. She immediately got involved with the board as Communications Vice-Chair, followed by Communications Chair, and then moved into Chapter leadership, unintentionally skipping over Chapter Vice-Chair as the Chair relocated at the start of her term. While leading the chapter she focused on creating policies and best practices to help develop an environment of clear expectations and a foundation for the chapter to continue to grow. From there she moved into the newly created Director-at-large role as a leadership and volunteer coordinator and has also served as an advisor to the board. She served with WIB-National as the Membership Vice-Chair followed by Chair from 2018-2019. Andrea's return to eMAPS is particularly special, as she was involved in the oversight of MAPS when the eMAPS program was first developed and later became a participant herself in 2019. Professionally, she started her career in preclinical contract research, initially in toxicology and then became specialized in drug metabolism and the Whole-Body Autoradiography (WBA) technique, moving from Covance (Madison, WI) to a competitor in Kalamazoo, MI and building a WBA lab from scratch. After 8 years in the Midwest, it was time for a change and she moved out to Seattle with her husband, Brian, and dog, Loki. She jungle gym’d her way into project management and has been in a PM role for the past 9 years, obtaining her PMP certification in 2017. She has almost 20 years of experience in the drug development industry across lab, clinical, research protections, and PM roles with startups to large CROs and Pharma companies. She is currently an Associate Director of Project Management at Gilead Sciences. Within and beyond science, Andrea has served and engaged with several organizations, often at the leadership and board level, including AWIS, Seattle Biopharma PM, PNW Biosciences Society, Society for Whole-Body Autoradiography, Junior League, Lean In, Lions and Kiwanis. Outside of volunteering, Andrea loves tackling home DIY projects, cut flower gardening, taking hobby classes (cooking, glass fusing, wood working, and anything in between), going to Kraken Hockey games, discovering the wines of Washington state, and grabbing a beer with her husband on a sunny patio. We are excited to have Andrea on board and look forward to the continued success of the eMAPS program under her leadership.

? Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month ? This month, we honor the rich contributions of Hispanic women in STEM who have broken barriers, advanced innovation, and inspired generations to dream bigger. From pioneering scientists like Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut, to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Maria Blasco in cancer initiation and progression, women continue to shape the future of science and medicine. At Women In Bio – Seattle, we are proud to recognize these women trailblazers and the diversity they bring to our community and beyond. Their resilience, dedication, and brilliance remind us all of the power of representation in STEM. #HispanicHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #WomenInBio #RepresentationMatters #LatinaLeadership

#WIBSeattle has an exciting lineup of events coming your way! ?Oct 4: Picture a Scientist Mini-Series Coffee Chat Register : https://lnkd.in/d5T8ny6D ?Oct 29: CEOs in the Biotechnology Industry – What Does It Take? An exclusive EWIB members-only event. Registration details will be emailed to EWIB members. ?Nov 21: Winter Social – Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks! #WomenInBio #LifeSciences #STEM #NewtoSeattle #SeattleJobs #SeattleNetworking #LeadershipInBiotech #WomenInBiotech #EWIB #STEMEquity #Networking #CareerDevelopment #WinterSocial

THIS FRIDAY, join WIB-Seattle for a VIRTUAL coffee chat as we explore Picture a Scientist, a documentary highlighting the experiences of women in STEM. Watch the documentary "Picture a Scientist," listen to Parts 1 and 2 of the discussions on this documentary between Wisecast and the Postdoc Transformation Show, and then connect with WIB-Seattle DEI Chair Dana Jessen-Howard, MS for a casual conversation on gender equity in science. This casual chat will allow you to connect with colleagues and reflect on the themes of gender equity and inclusion in STEM. ??Registration is FREE! ?? When: Friday, October 4 When: 12:30 -1:15 PM Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUjX4SWP #WomenInSTEM #GenderEquity #DEI #STEMLeadership #PictureAScientist #WIBSeattle #STEMDiversity #WomenInBio #LifeSciences #STEM