EDUCATION

• B.S. in Biology, minor in chemistry from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio;
• M.S. in Human Physiology from University of California, Davis; thesis - The effect of ethanol on ventricular fibrillation thresholds in dogs;
• M.B.A. in Engineering Management from University of California, San Diego;
• Medical Writer's Certificate from the American Medical Writers Association, 2-year certificate;
• Forum of Women Entrepreneurs - continuing education from industry executives- eSeries graduate (new CEO education), Trailblazer Awardee (raised over $1M/year 2001, 2002), member, mentor, speaker, and participant in continuing education panels in life sciences start-ups, funding, etc.;
• Women's Technology Cluster - mentor, company coach for medical product company start-ups, speaker;
• The San Jose BioCenter - mentor, speaker;
• International Business Incubator - Senior Advisor.