XEO Class of Spring 2025

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Connect is thrilled to announce the selection of its fifth cohort of exceptional individuals joining the XEO program. Following the resounding success of previous cohorts, the XEO program continues to bring together outstanding leaders from forward-thinking companies dedicated to workforce development and innovation.

The trailblazing group of participants from past XEO programs have left already left marks in the tech and life sciences industries, and continue to grow into difference-makers for the better of San Diego. With an assembly of leaders from various backgrounds, the XEO program is poised to nurture collaboration and ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Connect’s unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation has built upon it’s solid foundation within the San Diego innovation community. The XEO program stands as a testament to Connect’s pursuit of excellence. Stay tuned for updates on the remarkable leaders who will be part of the latest cohort.

Alyssa Broda

UC San Diego

Anjali Gupta

ANYg Bio

Devin Lerner

Danforth Advisors

Fernanda Castro Villegas

Illumina

Gary Wong

Catalent

Jabril Battle

JLL

Joe Olives

BD Biosciences

José Ignacio Felix

Cristo Rey San Diego High School

Joshua Mbugua

Illumina

Judy Yen

Recludix Pharma

Kellyn Beltran

USD

Lewis Marshall

Genalyte

Logan Monje

Catalent

Luther White

Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Nicole Ventrone

Beghou Consulting

Nina Schulte

TriLink BioTechnologies

Reid Snowden

Catalent

Sara Trench

City of San Marcos

Terryn Tangalin

Illumina

San Diego has a unique opportunity to build a stronger innovation region for generations to come. For Connect, this is XEO.

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