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Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship Program

Meaningful career readiness experiences for first-generation college students

Interested in a career in life science? Our Life Science Young Leader Fellows participate in resume reviews, networking activities, industry events, and professional development opportunities.

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2021 Fellows

Anadela Navarrete Gomez

Clinical Laboratory Technician, Helix

Angie Muller

Customer Service Specialist I, Thermo Fisher

Nelva Perales

Quality Control Associate, Codex DNA

Ashley Quintero

Marketing Manager, Codex DNA

Christina Ratsabout

Clinical Laboratory Technician, Sequenom

Mirella Trinidad

Engineering Estimator, Cal Engineering Solutions

Emmanuel Vega

SDSU Alumni

Alice Xayavong

Clinical Trial Assistant, DermTech Inc.

2021 Mentors

David Eveleth

CEO & Founder, Trefoil Therapeutics

Kristin Gustafson

Chief Human Resources Officer, Mirati Therapeutics

Irene Hsieh

Director, Regulatory Affairs, ChromaCode, Inc.

Bharath Kumandan

Senior Director, Business Operations & Strategy, Aligos Therapeutics

Orlando Perrera

Research Associate III, ChromaCode, Inc.

Isabel Regoli

Research Associate II, ChromaCode, Inc.

Maximilian Richter

Associate Director, Immuno-Oncology, Poseida Therapeutics

Marie Rippen

COO, Lab Launch

Mariana Uchoa

Principal Scientist (Immunology), Karma Biotechnologies

Desiree Van Haute

Manger of Lab Operations, Terray Therapeutics

“The Biocom California Institute’s Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship gave me the courage to move into a fast-growing industry in San Diego. I have always felt discouraged moving out of the marketing agency industry, but thanks to the fellowship, I received the encouragement to apply and seek opportunities in the biotech industry. I am looking forward to this next chapter in my career.”

Ashley Quintero

Marketing Manager, Codex DNA

“The Biocom California Institute’s Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship gave me the confidence to seek a career in the biotech industry by providing insight & knowledge about the industry and preparing me for job interviews. Thank you to my mentor, Desiree Van Haute (Scientist, Terray Therapeutics), for inspiring, motivating, and introducing me to recruiting companies. I hope to continue growing in this industry.”

Anadela Navarrete Gomez

Clinical Lab Technician, Helix

“I am grateful for the work my mentor, Orlando Perrera (Research Associate III, ChromaCode), has put in after hours to try and get me a job. He has connected me to his network and taught me all about different work environments, teamwork, benefits, and drawbacks.”

Emmanuel Vega

2021 Fellow