Michael Podesta

Michael Podesta is currently the Manufacturing Research Lead at Orca Bio. Previously, Michael worked as a Guest Services Supervisor at Peet's Coffee, where responsibilities included training new hires, organizing schedules, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Additionally, Michael served as the Kenya Project Health and Safety Officer at Engineers Without Borders UC Davis, focusing on water sanitation and COVID-19 relief efforts. Furthermore, as a Research Assistant at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California, Michael conducted research on genetics and neurodevelopment. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior from the University of California, Davis.