XEO Class of Spring 2023

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Connect is proud to announce the selection of its second cohort of talented individuals to take part in its highly regarded XEO program. Building on the success of its inaugural program last fall, the XEO program brings together exceptional leaders from cutting-edge companies, these companies invest in the development of their workforce and drive forward innovation.

The groundbreaking individuals who participated in the first XEO program are making waves across tech and life science, and Connect is excited to see what this year’s cohort will achieve. With a diverse group of leaders from a variety of backgrounds, the XEO program promises to foster collaboration and creativity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in innovation.

Connect’s dedication to cultivating talent and fostering innovation has made it a leading force in the San Diego innovation community, and the XEO program is a shining example of its commitment to excellence. Stay tuned for updates on the amazing leaders participating in the coming months and the groundbreaking work they will accomplish as part of the XEO program.

Abhishek Kurup

MOLECULAR ASSEMBLIES

Abraham Mancha

NANOCELLECT

Ali Bristow

NEUROCRINE

Alwin Singh

CBIZ

Andrea Rothmeier

1859

Andrew Parker

DELOITTE

Anna Pustilnik

ELI LILLY

Carl Dumesle

HUGS

Chris Mihalsky

RESMED

Claudia Dennler

ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES

Dana Leyden

AIRSPACE

Darin Taverna

DEEP DIVE

Elaine Ediin

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS

Eric Mathews

HEAD2TOE APP

Erin Vicente

GROOVE

Erin Zlotnik

BIONANO GENOMICS

Evan Myers

TRILINK BIOTECHNOLOGIES

Jen Nahama

ILLUMINA

Kat Chang

EXACT SCIENCES

Lenin Lopez

WOODRUFF SAWYER

Linda Villa

TRILINK BIOTECHNOLOGIES

Marcel Pitre

ILLUMINA

Maureen Crocker

RESMED

Maya Karta

ELI LILLY

Michelle Mattson-Hoss

INFIXION BIOSCIENCES

My-Nuong Vo

MOLECULAR ASSEMBLIES

Parisa Faghihi

CARDEA BIO

Paula Diaz

ITJ

Rebecca Au

CATALENT

Sara Urbas

CATALENT

Sean Premeau

ARISTEA THERAPEUTICS

Sid Spencer

ILLUMINA

Tamika Franklin

UC BERKELEY

Thomas Schumert

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS

Vivian Dien

ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES

Vivian Renshaw

CATALENT

San Diego has a genuine opportunity to build a more robust, diverse, and inclusive innovation region for generations to come. For Connect, this is Connect All.

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