Happy New Year, Women In Bio! As we enter our 10th year of being one of the leading organizations for women in the life sciences industry, I am honored to serve as the WIB President for such an amazing and diverse group of members and supporters. As outgoing President Deb Bowes expressed in her closing statement of support for our ongoing efforts, "There is still much work for us to do to keep this rapid growth moving forward."
WIB has gained so much momentum and visibility over the last two years with the expansion of our chapters both nationally and internationally and nearly tripling our membership. This phenomenal growth has been a result of dedicated committee leaders and volunteers as well as the generous, interactive sponsors of this rapidly growing organization.
The strategic plan for WIB established three years ago has now become reality. The WIB Board of Directors will continue to revise and update the plan to meet the growing demands of women around the world to have a viable organization of professionals committed to growing the careers, leadership and entrepreneurial skill sets of women in the life sciences.
One of the initiatives the Board is pleased to announce is the addition of an Executive Director for WIB. Due to the rapid expansion of the organization, having an Executive Director will provide support to WIB members and leaders as well as to ensure our mission and vision is fulfilled at an international level. I am pleased to announce that Ms. Christine Warrington has accepted the Executive Director position. Ms. Warrington was the Research Triangle Park, NC Chapter Chair and National Chapter Chair for the past two years and also served on the WIB Board of Directors. Ms. Warrington has more than 20 years experience in helping life science organizations grow to their full potential. She has been instrumental in growing WIB globally and continues to have a tremendous passion and energy to continue this endeavor for WIB. Please join me in congratulating Christine on her new position!
In 2012, WIB's goals include:
Doubling our membership
Adding four additional chapters
Recruiting exceptional women to serve at the WIB National Committee level. To view the open positions, click here.
Increase programs across all chapters and continuing to provide national programming webinars for our members. (Keep an eye out for our first quarterly webinar series of the year, beginning with the topic, "Knowing Your Worth.")
I plan to update you with WIB's progress on a quarterly basis. My promise to all the members and volunteers during my term is to lead by passion, be open to new ideas, and to retain and recruit motivating leaders so that WIB continues to be transformational for women in the life sciences. We, as an organization, have so much to do in 2012. I urge everyone to get involved and to give back this year to this wonderful community of women. Here's to a fabulously successful year ahead for WIB!
Sincerely,
Phyllis Dillinger
President, Women In Bio
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*FULL* WIB-Washington DC/Baltimore: Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) Hosts Young Women In Bio: Exploring Bioscience and Careers
The Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine invites Baltimore area middle school girls for an afternoon discovering the fun and challenge of science and medical careers. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 4:00 p.m.to 6:45 p.m. EDT in downtown Baltimore. It includes a hands-on lab exercise and an informal discussion with women working in science and medicine. A separate simultaneous event about nurturing interests in science will be held for parents. The discussions will be followed by a pizza dinner. This event is full. To place your daughter on a waiting list, please email info@womeninbio.org.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area: Join Us for an Evening of Speed Networking
An exciting environment for women in the biotech industry to meet as many people as possible in a two-hour time period. This is a great way to mingle, learn fast facts and make connections with new peers in the region. WIB-San Francisco Bay Area will be hosting speed networking events periodically with this first event in San Francisco on May 21, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. pst to 8:30 p.m. pst at K&L Gates. Subsequent events will be held at locations in the South Bay, Peninsula and East Bay . Click here to register!
WIB-Seattle Metro Offering Session on Professional Renewal: From Surviving to Thriving, with Coach Cezanne Allen, M.D.
Join us on May 23, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Seattle for a professional renewal program featuring professional coach, Dr. Cezanne Allen, who helps mid-career professional women reenergize their careers by reconnecting who they are with what they do. Dr. Allen invites you to take a look at an area of your professional life that is currently a source of frustration and challenge. You will be walked through a process that facilitates a shift to a greater sense of choice and possibility, and leave equipped with a tool you can bring to areas of your life where you feel depleted and desire renewal. This engaging presentation will help you identify limiting roles in your work and personal life that drain your energy and effectiveness, replacing them with more resourceful ways of thinking, relating and working together. Click here for more details and to register. Thank you to our event host, Fenwick & West LLP, a national technology and life sciences law firm.
WIB-National: Women In Bio Reception at BIO 2012
Please join us as we help kick off BIO 2012 with a Women In Bio Reception, June 18, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT. Cocktail hour and networking with fellow and prospective WIB members. Click here for more information and to register.
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GREATER BOSTON
The WIB Greater Boston chapter leverages the strength of the region's biotechnology supercluster to promote leadership and entrepreneurship of women in the life sciences. In partnership with the national organization, WIB Greater Boston aims to foster the community of biotechnology professionals in New England while providing mentorship and professional development opportunities across the career continuum - from those just beginning their careers to industry veterans. continue »
