Alison Weber Email & Phone Number

Providence, Ri, Us

Woodstock Ct

The Director of Women's Health Innovations at Biomass Controls PBC is responsible for oversight of women's health and gender equality innovations. The Director interfaces with the design and product teams to ensure end user representation at every stage of innovation. The primary responsibilities of this position include: oversight of projects related to women’s health and gender equality, such as development of disposal technologies for disposable absorbent hygiene products (menstrual hygiene and diapers), cultivating strong customer, employee and industry relationships, providing leadership presence in women’s health and gender equality, and publicly representing Biomass Controls PBC through synthesis and dissemination of learnings.In this work, I participate in the ISO TC/338 Menstrual Product standard development committee, shaping the future of menstrual pad components and sustainability.My current work is partially funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (INV-031093): https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/committed-grants/2022/03/inv031093, with industry advisors including Proctor and Gamble and Kimberly Clark Corporation.

Putnam, Ct

Our mission is to offer transformative solutions in response to water and sanitation challenges around the world. Our decentralized technologies deliver improvements in health, the environment and quality of life while promoting gender equality. Our vision is to become a world leader in decentralized, community scale non-sewered thermal sanitation solutions that significantly impact quality of life and equality in served areas.In my position as a Global Health Analyst, I am actively contributing to the forthcoming ISO IWA standard regarding community-scale resource-recovery sanitation systems, which is expected to be released in 2019. I support Biomass Controls' biogenic refinery installations in India (located in Wai, Warangal, Naraspur, and Bangalore) and Kivalina, Alaska, and assist in evaluating the technology fit for new opportunities across the world. I also oversee Biomass Controls' recently launched Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) initiative. Our vision for the future is to provide a safe treatment solution for communities, where single-stream menstrual hygiene, excreta and biogenic material refinement can create valuable end products.

Providence, Ri

The President of the Board of Directors is the principal executive officer of Eastside Early Learning Center. The president has responsibility for the business, affairs and property of the corporation, and control over its officers, agents and employees. Role History:Board member, 2019-2020Vice President: 2020-2022President: 2022-present

Agawam, Ma

Avista Pharma Solutions is a contract testing, development and manufacturing organization encompassing over 200,000 square feet of laboratory and manufacturing space across three locations (Agawam, MA – Durham, NC – Longmont, CO), providing pharmaceutical, animal health and medical device clients with a broad suite of scientifically-differentiated services ranging from early drug development and drug product manufacturing to stand-alone analytical and microbiology testing supportOUR CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:Drug Substance Development & ManufacturingDrug Product Development & ManufacturingProcess ChemistryAnalytical Development, Validation & TestingMicrobiology & Environmental MonitoringAnimal Health Anti-Parasitic Screening & Discovery

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

Provided controlled environment validation and testing services to approximately 130 clients. Services included testing support to demonstrate a continued state of control. Communicated with clients to resolve service issues and develop process improvements. Oversaw up to 20 technicians in collecting and processing samples from client-owned pharmaceutical, medical device and hospital controlled environments throughout the Northeast. Provided on-site client training and consulting services.

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

Performed certifications on aspetic isolators, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow work benches, and cleanrooms; offered gap analysis and training services to USP <797> facilities.Attended trainings such as Nuaire's Biological Safety Cabinets Certification Training in February 2013, and CETA's 21st annual meeting in April 2013.

Agawam, Ma

Performed laboratory tests to monitor controlled environments.Attended Eagleson Institute's Certification of Sterile Compounding Facilities and Aseptic Isolators course in October 2012.

Ashford, Ct

Managed temporary employees, performed equipment maintenance and administrative duties, and provided customer support for the business.

South Hadley, Ma

Prepared for and attended the Animal Behavior Society Meeting, June 2011; performed data analysis; science writing

Sonora, Mexico

Researched the mating behavior of fiddler crabs in Sonora, Mexico. Performed extensive data analysis, and completed a thesis based on the research project.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Behavioral And Social Health Sciences

My research interests are centered around global women's health, particularly during the perinatal period. I am interested in (1).

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Global Health

B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Biology, Spanish, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, Ultimate Frisbee, Orchestra

Sustainability Studies, Ecology, Conservation