Dede Willis

Dede Willis is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the life sciences sector. As CEO and CoFounder of Orbit Genomics since June 2016, Dede is at the forefront of transforming disease diagnosis and treatment through innovative genomic technologies. Dede also serves as a Partner at Ventac Partners, which focuses on building life science companies globally. Previous leadership roles include Chief Operating Officer and CoFounder at Boulder Diagnostics Inc., Vice President at both miacom diagnostics and Colorado Altitude Training, and President & CEO of Herberts Refinishes Corp. Dede's board experience includes Panion Animal Health AB, and mentorship at Boomtown Accelerator. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of Houston.