OBW Newsletter Archive

Explore past OBW newsletters capturing program growth, leadership recognition, mentorship impact, and key moments across Oregon’s life sciences community.

December 2025 – Community Growth & 2026 Momentum

Chair Shula Jaron reflects on a year of connection and leadership growth, with highlights from the Mentorship Collaborative featuring Dianne Danowski-Smith, the inaugural Woman in Bioscience Award, upcoming 2026 OBW events, and a spotlight on Sarah Cheesman of InVivo Biosystems.

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November 2025 – Inaugural Bioscience Woman of the Year Award

Highlights from the first Bioscience Woman of the Year award, recognizing Jenn Klotz and celebrating finalists Dr. Summer Gibbs and Heather Ellis, along with Mentorship Program Cohort 4 updates and upcoming OBW events.

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July 2025 – BIO International Reflections & Mentorship Momentum

Chair Shula Jaron shares reflections from BIO International in Boston, including industry funding insights and women’s leadership visibility. This issue also features Mentorship Cohort 4 applications, CONNECT event highlights, Woman of the Year nominations, and a spotlight on Erica Schlesinger of Seran Bioscience.

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March 2025 – Women’s History Month & Leadership in Action

A special Women’s History Month edition featuring reflections from Chair Shula Jaron, highlights from the Leadership Forge workshop, mentorship success stories, upcoming OBW events, and a member spotlight on Susan Severance.

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February 2025 – 2025 Goals, Mentorship Impact & Leadership Forge

Chair Shula Jaron outlines OBW’s 2025 strategic goals, including mentorship program expansion, the launch of the Women’s Leadership Award, and regional growth. This issue features mid-program mentorship survey results, details on the inaugural Leadership Forge workshop, and a member spotlight on Gabriella Kiss.

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December 2024 – Launching the OBW Newsletter & Mentorship Growth

The inaugural OBW newsletter featuring a welcome message from Chair Shula Jaron, Mentorship Cohort 3 launch highlights with 72 participants, 2025 event previews, a member spotlight on Smriti Agrawal (Keliomics), and a featured professional development resource.

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