Celebrating International Women's Day with DeciBio & Myriad Genetics
Expanding Leadership Beyond Traditional Roles
In celebration of International Women’s Day, join us for an evening dedicated to exploring career possibilities beyond the conventional corporate path. Whether through board service, advisory roles, investing, fractional work, or entrepreneurship, women are reshaping leadership in biotech, life sciences, and beyond.
But this conversation isn’t just for those actively pursuing a board seat—it’s for every woman who wants to understand how companies are governed, how strategic decisions are made, and how influence is shaped. Regardless of where you are in your career, these insights will help you become a stronger advocate, a more effective leader, and a more strategic decision-maker.
What to Expect:
✅ Inspiration – Learn from women who have expanded their careers through board roles, investing, and advising.
✅ Insights – Gain practical advice on positioning yourself for leadership opportunities beyond your day-to-day role.
✅ Community – Connect with professionals and executives shaping the future of business and science.
Agenda
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration & Networking
Connect with industry leaders and set the stage for an evening of insightful discussions.
6:15 PM – 6:20 PM | Executive Welcome with Myriad's Chief Technology Officer Kevin Haas
6:20 PM – 6:25 PM | Opening Remarks
6:25 PM – 6:30 PM | Sponsor Spotlight: DeciBio’s Commitment to Women in Leadership
Tina Wang, DeciBio
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Personal Story & OnBoard Trailer with Megan Nacar, Board Advisor at Helio Genomics, VP of Commercial at DeciBio
Megan shares how Merline Saintil and OnBoard inspired her to begin her journey toward board service, followed by a preview of the OnBoard documentary trailer.
6:40 PM – 7:25 PM | Panel Discussion & Q&A: Board Service, Investing, Advisory Roles, Portfolio Careers, and Navigating the C-Suite Moderated by Stephen Abreu J.D., BLOC's Board Member & Founding Executive Director
Mary Stutts, MHA
Board Member, CEO at Healthcare Businesswomen Association
Shawnte Mitchell, J.D.
Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary at Olema Oncology
Thane Kreiner Ph.D.
Board Member, Co-Founder Black Corporate Board Readiness, Santa Clara University
Sam Raha, MBA
Board Member, Chief Operating Officer at Myriad Genetics
7:25 PM – 7:30 PM | Upcoming Events & Closing Remarks
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Networking Reception
Join Us!
Whether you’re actively pursuing a board seat or simply curious about leadership decision-making, this event is for you. Let’s celebrate what we can accomplish together—beyond the title, beyond the job description, and into a future where every woman is equipped to lead, invest, and shape the world around her.