Aparna Kola

Aparna Kola is an experienced professional in the fields of quality management and engineering, currently serving as a QMS Engineer at NextGen Jane, Inc. since May 2024. Prior to this role, Aparna worked as a Process Engineer in Technical Operations at Merck from August 2022 to May 2024, and had a brief tenure as a Yoga Teacher at Earth Yoga from March to September 2023. Earlier experiences include an internship in Manufacturing and Quality Science at Eli Lilly and Company, a role as a Student Librarian at the UVA Health System, and contributions to the iGEM Competition focused on Computational Modeling and Human Practices. Initial professional experience also includes a Data Science Internship at Datawrkz and a Summer Research Internship at Affigenix Biosolutions Private Limited. Aparna holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia, with interests in biomechanics, pharmaceuticals, data science, and tech entrepreneurship. Educational background includes a High School Diploma from Greenwood High International School with a focus on Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology, and attendance at Briar Woods High School.