As the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Makana Therapeutics, I provide legal and strategic counsel to a leading developer of xenotransplantation solutions that aim to extend the life of patients waiting for an organ transplant. With over 9 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, I have a proven track record of managing complex corporate transactions, litigation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.I am a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a patent, biotechnology, telecommunications and industrial chemical expert, with skills in patent prosecution, patent litigation, medical devices, and gene-editing technologies. I am passionate about advancing the field of xenotransplantation and ensuring the highest standards of compliance and ethics. I am also a strong legal professional and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School.