Rebecca L. White

Rebecca L. White, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in various companies and roles. Rebecca L. is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Avalo, Inc, and also works as a Consultant and Fractional CSO at Redux Bio. Dr. White is a Science Advisory Board Member at Pluton Biosciences. In 2022, they were an Unreasonable Fellow at Unreasonable, a global organization supporting entrepreneurs driving social and environmental change. Rebecca L. is also a Member at Chief and serves as an Executive Coach at Kindled Curiosity. Previously, Dr. White held executive positions at Pebble Labs Inc., serving as the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Technology Officer, where they focused on developing sustainable solutions to increase crop yields. Rebecca L. has also worked as an Executive Director and Senior Advisor at Algae Biomass Organization, as well as a Strategic Advisor, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at Trait Biosciences Inc., a leader in cannabinoid research. Earlier in their career, Dr. White held the roles of Sr. Scientific Advisor and VP of Operations at iwi.

Rebecca L. White, Ph.D. has a strong background in academia and professional development. Rebecca L. obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology/Microbiology from the University of North Texas in 2001. Following this, they pursued their passion by earning a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Texas A&M University, completing their studies in 2007.

In recent years, Rebecca has expanded their knowledge and skills through various workshops and certifications. Rebecca L. successfully completed the Seth Godin's Akimbo Workshops, earning a "STR Certificate" in 2020 from The Story Skills Workshop and a "FR Certificate" from The Freelancer's Workshop. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as "Spark by David Salyers" in 2021 and memberships with The Institute of Leadership and TRACOM Group, both to be obtained in 2023.

Rebecca's commitment to personal and professional growth is evident through their participation in online courses and programs. These include certifications in "On Strategy: What Managers can learn from Philosophy - Part 2" and "On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1" from Coursera Verified Certificates in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Rebecca L. also completed the "Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence" course from Coursera Verified Certificates in 2014. Furthermore, Rebecca obtained the "SafeStart Certified Trainer" qualification from SafeStart, A division of Electrolab in 2010.

Overall, Rebecca L. White, Ph.D. has a strong academic foundation in Microbiology, complemented by certifications and workshops that have enhanced their professional skills and knowledge.