A Bit About Me
Innovative bioengineer and business development leader with 10+ years in healthcare and life sciences. Former co-founder of i2o Therapeutics, securing $46M+ in funding and leading critical asset acquisitions. 2024 Biocom Catalyst Award Recipient. Proven expertise in strategic planning, alliance management, search and evaluation, and advancing products from an idea to the clinic. Harvard-trained with a strong blend of scientific and business acumen, dedicated to driving innovation while championing DE&I.
Work Experience
May 2025 - Current
March 2023 - Current
Sept 2019 - May 2025
April 2018 - June 2019
2019
2017
2014
Life Sciences & Longevity Consultant
Advising life sciences companies on strategy, development, and innovation across biotech, wellness, and performance.
OUTbio San Diego
I’m the Founder, Board Chair, and President of OUTbio San Diego, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in the life sciences. I lead a 9-person board and oversee a growing network of 800+ members, building partnerships across the local biotech ecosystem. Through quarterly community events, professional development workshops, and volunteer initiatives, we foster mentorship, career growth, and an inclusive professional community.
i2o Therapeutics
At i2o Therapeutics, a Harvard spinout biotech startup, I serve as Senior Director of Technology & Business Development and Co-Founder. I lead strategic partnerships, fundraising efforts, and product development across oral biologics for metabolic diseases. I’ve helped secure significant investment, drive IP strategy, and advance multiple programs from early discovery to pre-IND, including novel peptide formulations leveraging a proprietary drug delivery platform.
Harvard Office of Technology Development
At Harvard’s Office of Technology Development, I served as a Senior Business Development Fellow, where I evaluated early-stage technologies, developed commercialization strategies, and supported industry partnerships. I also helped streamline program operations and co-led a bootcamp to equip scientists with business skills for translating research into real-world impact.
Harvard University - Doctorate
Bioengineering, PhD
University of California, Santa Barbara - Master's
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with Biophysics and Bioengineering Emphasis, MS
Graduate Certificate in Management Practice, Technology Management Program
University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor's
Polymer Science with Biology and Chemistry Minors, BS
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