Rich Giersch

Richard Giersch serves as the President and Executive Director of Life Science Washington Institute since September 2019, playing a key role in strategic planning and execution for the organization. Previously, Richard held positions such as Interim Executive Director and Strategic Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, focusing on fundraising, ecosystem development, and grant management. Richard's extensive experience includes leadership roles at Giersch Consulting, Valtari Bio, West Virginia University, New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, 21 Ventures, Zen-Bio, Inc., and Fusion Ventures. Richard holds degrees from West Virginia University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.