The Council and Advisory Team at Georgia Bio provides strategic guidance and expert advice to support the organization's mission of advancing Georgia's life sciences industry and university research. This team comprises leaders in entrepreneurship, academia, ecosystem development, industry, governance, and policy, working collaboratively to shape initiatives, advocate for policies, and foster a robust innovation ecosystem.
Chris McKinney
Academic Council Member
EJane Caraway
Ecosystem Council Co-Chair
Karla Kiriako
Policy & Advocacy Chair
Kathy Lee-Sepsick
Industry Council Member
Mark Bouzyk
Industry Council Co-Chair
Melissa Bishop-Murph...
Industry Council Member
Nakia Melecio
Strategic Advisor, Entrepreneu...
Phil Gibson
Ecosystem Council Member
Sandra Harris-Hooker
Academic Council Member
Steve Damon
Governance & Nominating Chair