As the CEO of UpGlobal, I lead a team of advisors who provide tailored solutions for startups, academic health institutions, governmental agencies, and companies in the life science industry and ecosystem. With over 10 years of experience in global health, journalism, and entrepreneurship, I have a passion for improving health outcomes and creating social impact through innovation and collaboration.I have successfully initiated and managed multiple projects and partnerships in Houston, Austin, Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South America, generating over $6 million in funding and value. I am also a patent holder for deployable mobile clinics and laboratories, which were used for Ebola response and pandemic preparedness. Additionally, I have taught workshops on industry readiness and career development for advanced degree candidates and trainees. My mission is to connect, equip, and empower the life science community to solve global health challenges.
Listed skills include Leadership, Global Health, University Teaching, Lecturing, and 39 others.