NCBIO is committed to prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion and supporting its members on their DEI journeys. In early 2021, NCBIO established a DEI committee and subcommittees to assist with this effort. In August 2021, we held our first DEI Roadmap event with nearly 200 attendees.
NCBIO and its DEI committee members are planning a second hybrid DEI event on March 9 in Research Triangle Park and hope you will join us in person or virtually. The program features a keynote address by Celeste Warren, vice president, Global Diversity and Inclusion Center Of Excellence, Merck, along with two panel sessions:
Success Stories
Drew Duncan, director, human resources and global HR business leader, Biogen (moderator)
Sheila Mikhail, chief executive officer and co-founder, AskBio
Erica Paine, director, value & market access, Chiesi
Nicole Thompson, vice president, inclusion, diversity, equity & engagement, BD
Overcoming Barriers
Ronna Dornsife, instructional technology specialist, North Carolina Central University (moderator)
Joe Ruiz, president, Enzerna Biosciences
Alma Montemayor, director, project development, Flad Architects
Ashley Jefferson, associate director, early career and talent outreach, Beam Therapeutics
Event co-chairs are Shaylah Jones, J.D., government and public affairs, Novo Nordisk, and Neil Jones, vice president, corporate strategic partnerships, Lindy Biosciences.
Thank you to our sponsors for their support.
AskBio
Biogen
Merck
Novo Nordisk
Precision Biosciences
The Diversity Movement
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this DEI event, please contact Brenda Summers, director of workforce programs.
If you have questions, contact Brenda Summers, director of workforce programs, NCBIO.
