Leadership

General Partner in Biopharma, PPD, Clinical Research Business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Karnel Walker is a senior commercial leader with over 25 years in the life sciences and biopharmaceutical industries, driving growth across laboratory products, analytical services, and outsourced drug development. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, he currently serves as Executive Director and General Partner in Biopharma Clinical Development, leading global partnerships that accelerate clinical and commercial success for emerging and large pharma clients. Passionate about leadership, inclusion, and innovation, he also serves on Thermo Fisher’s African Heritage BRG advisory board and mentor future STEM leaders.

President, Fox Valve Development Corp.

Larry, along with Dr. Paul Winslow, is one of the Co-Founders of Students 2 Science. A Princeton graduate in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Larry is President of Fox Valve Development Corp., a high technology engineering and manufacturing firm. His technical expertise and fine business sense have enabled him to diversify his company’s customer base from primarily aerospace to include broader industrial markets such as food, chemicals, paper, power, and plastics.

Larry has been committed to and active in science education for 40 years. He spent a year as a science teacher in Caracas, Venezuela, and is a frequent guest teacher in the New Jersey public schools. His lectures in various high school calculus and physics classes show students how the math they are learning has real-world applications, such as in theoretical aerodynamics.

Larry has served as a Trustee for the New Jersey Conservation Foundation (2000-2008; 2011-2013) and was appointed to the Small Business Advisory Committee under Timothy Geithner at the New York Federal Reserve Bank (2007-2009).

Global Finance Executive and Risk Advisory Leader

Donovan Hawse has over 25 years of experience in finance, business consulting, audit, accounting, and industry experience in the life sciences, financial services, and industrial products. In his most recent role, he served as the Vice President of Finance – Cencora Business Services. Prior to Cencora, he was with AmerisourceBergen where he held progressively senior leadership roles in their audit group. Before AmerisourceBergen, Donovan spent seven years in management roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Global Risk Management Practice.

Donovan brings with him extensive expertise in financial and accounting methodologies, business process optimization, IT assurance, data analytics, enterprise risk management, and leadership development.

Executive Director, Compliance, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Iliana Garcia was born and raised in Mexico City. She moved to the United States in 2010. Iliana is currently an Executive Director of JPMorgan Chase in the Compliance area. In her role she is responsible for the development and execution of the Compliance program for several areas, including Card Services, Product & Digital and Connected Commerce. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Iliana worked at American Express for over 13 years in Mexico and the United States where se held several roles in the General Counsel’s Office and Global Compliance & Ethics Departments.

Iliana holds a law degree from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City and an LL.M degree in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law from Fordham University, Law School in New York.

Iliana firmly believes that education is the key to success and an effective way to mitigate economic and social disparities. As the mother of two young children, she is passionate about the enrichment of children’s minds through high quality learning experiences and opportunities. Iliana’s daughter, Sophia and her enthusiasm for math and science, inspired Iliana to join the Board of Students 2 Science, which will allow Iliana to contribute to the organization’s goal of leveling the education gap in the United States by bringing STEM education to economically disadvantaged students.

Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Paul is a trusted advisor to senior executives providing guidance on value enhancing strategic matters to some of the Firm’s largest clients. With more than 30 years of experience, including Big 4 audit and advisory services, in addition to private equity, and Fortune 100 VP level roles , Paul helps to lead the Firm’s continuous evolution of how it works, and how it views marketplace challenges to deliver measurable, sustainable results to clients and communities.

Paul currently serves as Advisory’s National Financial Services Sustainability leader, helping banking and capital markets companies navigate environmental, social and governance issues, including brand and regulatory matters.

Prior to his current role, Paul led the Firm’s National Integration, Divestiture & SEC Readiness Services, helping clients strategize and execute on critical finance transformation initiatives, including advising some of the Firm’s largest clients; guiding them through complex multi-billion dollar mergers, divestitures, and IPO’s. Paul also previously served as Deloitte’s global Brand Operations Services Managing Partner, providing brand and reputational risk solutions to industry leading clients in 125 countries around the world.

Paul is a licensed CPA in New Jersey and New York and is a graduate of Bucknell University where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Vice President, Human Resources, Quest Diagnostics

Ebony David has spent her entire career in the Human Resources Function in multiple organizations and industries. Ebony’s experiences are primarily in HR Business Partnership, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and most recently, Inclusion & Diversity.

As the Vice President of Human Resources at Quest Diagnostics, Ebony is a strategic business partner to the SVP of Clinical Franchises & Marketing and the SVP of Commercial. Her focus is to translate the business strategy and organizational needs into an achievable HR strategy. That HR strategy includes focusing on organizational capabilities, talent management, building a performance culture, and driving operational excellence while having a little bit of fun. Ebony has also been named the Head of Inclusion & Diversity for Quest Diagnostics.

Prior to joining Quest Diagnostics, Ebony was Vice President of Human Resources at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Her earlier roles included Director of Human Resources for Terminal & Refining and Director of Talent Acquisition for Hess Corporation. She began her career in Human Resources in the retail sector with 800Flowers.com, Avis Rent a Car, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Ebony has her Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University.

Executive Director, HR Lead, US Commercialization Neuro, IMM, CV, WW Strat & Ops

Sasha Del Valle-George is a global HR executive with extensive experience leading talent strategy, organizational design, and culture transformation. She is known for combining strategic vision with operational excellence, helping complex organizations align talent with business priorities to accelerate growth.

A senior human resources leader known for her straightforward approach and expertise partnering with senior executives on building forward-facing capabilities through an innovative take on talent management. Sasha currently leads commercial business partnering for Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, and Immunology franchises at Bristol Myers Squibb. As the executive director, she partners with sales, market access, brand, commercial operations, and other business line leadership on organizational design, talent effectiveness, and large-scale workplace initiatives. Being able to adapt to different environments and culture, she held leadership roles in human resources at Mondelēz International, Avon Products, Inc, and Canon U.S.A, Inc.

Sasha is a firm believer in community and advancing equity through education, leading scholarship fundraising events for less fortunate students within NJ. Sasha resides in Northern NJ with her family and holds an MS in Human Resources & Labor Relations from Baruch College, an MA in Political Science from Brooklyn College, and a BS in Criminal Justice from St. John’s University.

Chief Executive Officer, Bluepoint Wind

John serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bluepoint Wind, an offshore wind project 53 miles off the coast of New Jersey. In his role, John oversees all aspects of the development of the project on behalf of its sponsors, Ocean Winds and Global Infrastructure Partners. John came to Bluepoint Wind after spending 5 years at PSEG, where he led the development of PSEG’s offshore wind transmission initiatives. Prior to PSEG, John spent 8 years at Exelon where he held a number of positions in the power and renewable development groups. John received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University in Maryland and an MBA from NYU Stern. John lives in Chatham, NJ with his wife and three children.

Senior Vice President, Human Experience & Population Health, University Hospital in Newark, NJ

Dr. Lois V. Greene is a healthcare executive serving as Senior Vice President of Human Experience and Population Health at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. With more than two decades of leadership across emergency services, ambulatory care, oncology, home care, and health administration, she is nationally recognized for advancing equitable health outcomes and transforming care delivery in urban communities. Dr. Greene leads a strategic portfolio that integrates wellness, human experience, patient advocacy, population health innovation, and community impact. Her work focuses on addressing social determinants of health, reducing health disparities, improving care access, and building culturally responsive systems of care that honor dignity, trust, and justice. Dr. Greene has held prominent roles including President of the Concerned Black Nurses of Newark and President of the New Jersey State Nurses Association Region 3. She continues to shape policy and community health strategy through service as an appointed Commissioner for the Newark Mary Eliza Mahoney Federally Qualified Health Center, Board Member of the YMCA of Newark and Vicinity, and Secretary of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, Incorporated. Her influence also extends globally across Kenya, Peru, and Jamaica, where she has provided nursing leadership, health education, and consulting to underserved communities.

Associate Vice President of Global PDMB Regulated BioAnalytics Small Molecule, Biologics, and Vaccines, Merck

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Senior Vice President Finance – Global Data and Technology Solutions, Cencora Corporation

Probi brings a wealth of experience in health care, supporting diverse functions that include R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, In-Licensing, Capital Planning, and Strategic Planning. In addition, he brings significant leadership skills in achieving complex business objectives in matrixed, global, and multicultural organizations.

Prior to Cencora, he served as Vice President & Global Head of R&D Finance for Allergan. Prior to Allergan, he was with Daiichi Sankyo, where he led the worldwide financial management of global R&D operations. Previously, Probi was with Merck, where he had financial responsibility for Merck R&D Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and Emerging Markets. He also held roles of increasing responsibility in various finance functions at Schering-Plough, including Head of R&D Finance from 2004-2009.

Probi received a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and an MBA from Boston University, where he graduated with high honors and was nominated to Beta Gamma Sigma.

“Probi has been an avid supporter of S2S and a mentor of its students since 2012. He brings a passion for promoting STEM education, which he believes is foundational for sustained value creation and prosperity in our society.”

Retired Former Executive at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Stan is a passionate professional who has a heart to serve others and especially those who are less fortunate. In his most recent role, he was the Sr. Director, NA Channel Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Special expertise include launching new business efforts, building and leading top-performing teams, and driving the penetration of new markets. Stan was an active and committed member of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s diversity and inclusion strategies since its inception. He served as Strategic Advisor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group and was instrumental in supporting a number of meaningful STEM related programs and none better than S2S. He has assisted with donations to S2S Technology Centers in East Hanover, Newark, and Whippany. Stan has been an active participant in S2S programs and is excited about the opportunity to assist S2S with meeting all of its strategic plans and objectives in the near future.

Stan is an educated product of a Historically Black College and University, St. Paul’s College and spends meaningful hours mentoring youth of all ethnicities through his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi.

Chairman & CEO of Viscot Medical LLC

Gary Pieringer, Chairman & CEO of Viscot Medical LLC graduated from The United States Military Academy at West Point and achieved an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He has also achieved patents in Medical Devices.

Viscot Medical has become a leading global manufacturer of surgical skin markers, medication labels, and patient safety products, offering the widest variety of surgical marker tips and sizes. Surgeons around the world use surgical markers to clearly mark the surgical site prior to surgery to prevent “Wrong Site Surgery,” and Viscot Medical’s efforts limit a leading cause of medical malpractice losses and preventable patient pain and suffering.

Executive Director, Product Strategy, Malignant Hematology/US General Management, Novartis

Charlotte A. Rocker is a life sciences professional with extensive experience in clinical, consulting, start-up, and industry settings. She is currently the Executive Director of US Market Access BD&L and Portfolio Strategy and the Executive Director of Product Strategy Lead, US Mature Brands at Novartis. Prior to her current role, she was the Executive Director of Health Systems Access & Engagement of US Managed Markets at Novartis. Before joining Novartis, she held leadership roles in Huron Consulting Group, LifeLabs Learning, and Flatiron Health.

She earned a Master of Science in Health Sciences and Technology from Harvard University, an MBA in Biomedical Enterprise Program from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brown University.