educate. empower. inspire.

Advancing women in science

Our monthly Women in Science Speaker Series provides a powerful forum and supportive environment for emerging and advanced women leaders to share best practices, provide their insights and experience, and offer advice on leadership and professional development. 

Trailblazing leaders discuss the personal and professional challenges they’ve faced and the obstacles they’ve overcome to achieve their success. The series is designed to educate, empower and inspire women to advance as leaders and change agents in Rhode Island and beyond. 

ENGAGEMENT

  • Connecting by participating in RI Bio’s programs 
  • Networking 
  • Convene, connect and collaborate 
  • Life Sciences Workforce Development Advisory Team 

MENTORSHIP

  • Be part of a community of professional women in the sciences
  • Learn from the Leaders; Mentor Future Leaders
Brought to you by
amgen logo

Advisory Board

Alyssa Boss

Alyssa Boss

General Counsel, University of Rhode Island

Sarah Bramblet

Sarah Bramblet

Coordinator of Employment & Training Programs, RI Department of Labor & Training

Olivia Bryon

Olivia Bryon

Coordinator of Labor & Training Operation, RI Department of Labor & Training

Stacey Carter

Stacey Carter

RI Bio Program Director, CEO/President - SDC Growth Resources

Carol Malysz

Carol Malysz

Executive Director, RI Bio

Brianne Meehan

Brianne Meehan

Associate Director, HR Site Head, Rubius Therapeutics

Patrice Milos

Patrice Milos

RI Bio Board Chair, Vice President, Scientific Operations, Pine Trees Health

Katie Sharkey, MD, PhD,

Katie Sharkey, MD, PhD,

Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Women in Medicine & Science, The Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University

Melissa Simon, PhD

Melissa Simon, PhD

Director of Business Development, Brown Technology Innovations

Vera Tyagi

Vera Tyagi

Director, Human Resources, Amgen

Upcoming Events

We are currently working on developing our next batch of Women in Science presentations. Check back often for the latest events.

Past Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

We need your support

Sponsors of the Women in Science Speaker Series are recognized as leaders and supporters who help women advance in the Rhode Island Life Sciences community.  Your sponsorship is crucial for us to add new Women in Science programs and continue developing women leaders. We seek to raise $100,000 to support the following:

  • Webinars that address relevant topics key to professional development and advancement.

  • Targeted outreach program and collaboration to raise awareness about the Women in Science Speaker Series and programs. 

  • Guest honorariums for our Women In Science speakers. 

  • Targeted communications, marketing and partnering with like-minded organizations to enable the Women in Science program to multiply its impact. 

Sponsorship Interest Form

Select a sponsor level

What program would you like to sponsor?