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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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2023 Fellows

Neetu Aggarwal

Student, Biotechnology

San Diego Miramar College

Hazel Anagu

Associate Researcher

University of California, Berkeley

Ray Childers

Alumnus, M.S. Biochemistry

University of California, San Diego

Don Caleb Evangelista

Student, Bachelor of Arts in Biology

California State University, Northridge

Abigayle Gomes De Graca

Clinical Research Coordinator

Trio Clinical Trials LLC

Ana Guardado

Genetics Coordinator

BioReference Labs

Hannah Gabrielle Jusuf

Research Associate in R&D

Millennium Health

Mausmi Raj

Alumna, Biotechnoloy

San Diego Miramar College

Jose Resendiz

Student, Accounting & Business Management

San Diego Mesa College

Isabella Aversi Salandini

International Student Ambassador & Administrative Assistant

Grossmont College

Fadi Salib

Student, Doctor of Pharmacy

Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy

Keionni Thompson

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of California, San Diego

Angel Villasenor

Fractionation Tech

Grifols

2022 Mentors

Will Clodfelter

Managing Director, Ponto Ventures LLC

Christian Dimaano

Senior Advisor, Brass Tacks Health

David Eveleth

CEO, Trefoil Therapeutics

Nick Gomogda

Director, Manufacturing Operations, Catalent Pharma Solutions

Yvonne Galvin

Sr. Director, HRBP & Head of Talent Acquisition, Tenaya Therapeutics

Cory Gray

HR Manager, Tenaya Therapeutics

Samantha Jones

Senior Manager, Tenaya Therapeutics

Bharath Kumandan

VP, Operations, Gordian Biotechnology

Rajesh Patel

Sr. Director, Regional Health Outcomes Lead, Mirati Therapeutics

Allan Ruby

Automation Engineer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Abigail Smith

Laboratory Technician, Millennium Health

Mariana Uchoa

Head of Immunology, Karma Biotechnologies

Anna Vaysman

Regional Health Outcomes Director, Mirati Therapeutics

Kenneth Wu

Operations Test Specialist I, Hologic

Maya Ziv

Sr. Corporate Counsel, Helix OpCo, LLC

“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