Prior to joining the Membership Team, Cal worked as a National Account Manager supporting Pharma and Biotechnology companies with IT staffing.

Cal earned his Bachelor of Science in Business and minor in Music from Skidmore College where he played on the Ice Hockey team.

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He joined MassBio in October 2023 after spending over a decade in the luxury hotel industry at The Lenox Hotel, Beauport Hotel Gloucester, and Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston. During his hotel career, he honed his guest services and hospitality skills through Guest Reception, Concierge, Front Office Operations, Sales & Events, and Corporate Sales. In his most recent role, Nate pivoted from hospitality into the life sciences sector in early 2023 as a Business Operations Partner at ArisGlobal, a global life sciences software company.

Nate received a B.S. in Hospitality & Tourism Management from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In his free time, you can find Nate traveling, visiting with friends, exploring the vibrant restaurant and cocktail scene in Boston, and spending quality time with his family and new puppy.

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Prior to joining MassBio, Tiffany worked as a Senior Research Associate at multiple Flagship Pioneering companies and supported Dr. Anthony Oro’s lab at Stanford University. Tiffany holds a B.S. in Biology from CSUSB, an M.Sc. in Anatomy from the University of Edinburgh and an M.S. in Bioengineering from UCLA. Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys maximizing her time in the limited sunshine of New England.

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Prior to joining MassBio, Marisia was employed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology as Events and Membership Manager at the Center for Biomedical Innovation supporting its biopharmaceutical manufacturing consortia through member-driven events and research conferences.  She has more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality and event management industries.  Marisia graduated with a BA in English Literature from Binghamton University

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Prior to MassBio, Jornell graduated from Framingham State University with a B.S. in Marketing and a minor in Business Administration. During the Summer of 2023, he interned with MassBio as a Marketing intern through a program called Project Onramp. This program is dedicated to providing college students from under-resourced backgrounds with the opportunity to undertake paid summer internships. During his time as an intern he was fortunate enough to attend the Bio International Convention. This convention brings together global bio-tech companies to deliver four days of BIO One-on-One Partnering for business development, networking events, along with expert-level programming content focused on the most pressing industry topics including COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Business Development, Financing Trends, Cell and Gene Therapy, Digital Health, and more. Building upon his experience and diving into deep market research, he developed his knowledge of marketing theories and trends that make a company successful while using key strategic decisions to gather a target market.

During his upbringing, Jornell held a part-time position as a sales associate at Footlocker, where he grew his love for sneakers, fashion, the music industry, and anything related to pop culture. While finishing his last couple years of college, he worked at a premium sneaker and fashion boutique store that kept up with the latest fashion trends and popular name brands such as Fear of God Essentials, “Off-White”, Kith, Cactus Jack, and much more. While being someone who keeps up with the latest news in pop culture, trendy fashion, and more in his free time, you will come across Jornell speak about trending pop culture media, fashion, #LeadershipMindset, life sciences, diversity, and much more on his LinkedIn social channel.

Jornell possesses an inherent authenticity that naturally positions him as a leader among his peers. Originating from Puerto Rico, Jornell emerged as a shining example by being the sole individual out of his family to successfully go on and attain his college degree. Growing up in an environment that demanded resilience and perseverance, Jornell’s dedication to educating himself and empowering those around him set an inspiring model for his family and community. Jornell’s academic journey wasn’t just about personal advancement; it became a beacon of hope and possibility for those around him.

Through his accomplishments, his determination, and his willingness to achieve his goals by any means, he nurtured a leadership mindset. #LeadershipMindset is a hashtag that resonates with him as his leadership extends beyond his mere actions; it’s a mindset deeply ingrained in his character, a dedication to uplift others through his own accomplishments.

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Prior to joining MassBio in August 2023, Karanja worked in the marketing department as an AmeriCorps for a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in the Chicagoland area. In addition, he worked as a Data Visualization Specialist at a marketing agency, where he was responsible for building marketing analytics dashboards for numerous clients and assisting with their marketing objectives. He moved to Boston in 2022 from Orlando, FL where he was employed at several tennis facilities including the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Karanja has a B.S. in Hospitality Management from University of Central Florida.

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Prior to MassBio, Paul lent his expertise to Vertex Pharmaceuticals as a consultant and was most recently a lab manager at a preclinical-stage therapeutics company in Watertown, MA. He brings over a decade of experience in Environmental Health and Safety and Lab Operations, further strengthening the MassBio team.

Paul’s most significant accomplishments outside of work were completing back-to-back Boston Marathons in 2018 and 2019. Paul holds a B.S. in Occupational Health Applied Sciences from Keene State in NH. Paul currently resides in Beverly, MA, with his wife Amanda and their dog, Bailey.

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Prior to joining MassBio, Julia was an Event & Communications coordinator at Boston College, where she managed a diverse array of events, ranging from multi-day conferences and guest lectures to formal dinners. Julia also has extensive experience in front office, food & beverage, and catering operations at several Boston area hotels.

Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management with a minor in Spanish from UMass Amherst. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Boston College. Outside of work and school, Julia enjoys thrifting, art, yoga, and baking delicious desserts for her friends & family.

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Amy came to us with over 20 years of experience in market research, where she specialized in using online communities to gather human truths that guided her clients’ business decisions. She is the daughter of a breast cancer survivor and thanks Massachusetts hospitals, nurses, and oncologists for saving her mom’s life. Amy lives in Beverly Farms with her husband and two daughters (aged 7 and 4). In her free time, you can find her having a dance party with her kids, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, or camping in her RV.

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Ed served over 12 years as a Massachusetts State Representative, representing the 10th Suffolk District of Boston. He served in Leadership roles under Speaker Robert Deleo and Speaker Ron Mariano.

After undergoing a kidney transplant in 2015, Ed became very active with MassBio and other organizations in his role as State Representative. He filed many bills for the Biotech Industry and became a fierce advocate for the thriving industry in Massachusetts.

Ed was born and raised in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston where he still resides with his wife Donna and their four daughters.

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