Pathways to Success in Biopharma Virtual Graduate Summit & Career Expo Summary
Pathways to Success in Biopharma Virtual Graduate Summit & Career Expo Summary
In October 2021, CHI, PhRMA, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) organized the Pathways to Success in Biopharma Virtual Graduate Summit and Career Expo. The 2-day event was a unique opportunity for academic and industry leaders to convene and illuminate the innovation and impact within the industry, pathways for career success, and connect the next generation of diverse biopharmaceutical leaders with potential career opportunities. The Summit welcomed over 600 students from nearly 250 universities around the country and featured 5 expert panels, 13 company breakout rooms, and 15 virtual booths with industry experts.
POST-SUMMIT RESOURCES
FEATURED VIDEOS
Fireside Chat with Dr. Angelita Howard
Fireside Chat with Ms. Shamika Williams
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Chad Womack, Ph.D.
Senior Director of National STEM Programs and Initiatives
United Negro College Fund
Dr. Angelita Howard, EdD, MBA-PM, MA
Assistant Dean for Online Education and Extended Programs
Morehouse School of Medicine
Ms. Shamika Williams
Senior Director, Strategy & Marketing HBCU Initiatives Bristol Myers Squibb
FEATURED DOWNLOADS
Joseph Gaspero is the CEO and Co-Founder of CHI. He is a healthcare executive, strategist, and researcher. He co-founded CHI in 2009 to be an independent, objective, and interdisciplinary research and education institute for healthcare. Joseph leads CHI’s research and education initiatives focusing on including patient-driven healthcare, patient engagement, clinical trials, drug pricing, and other pressing healthcare issues. He sets and executes CHI’s strategy, devises marketing tactics, leads fundraising efforts, and manages CHI’s Management team. Joseph is passionate and committed to making healthcare and our world a better place. His leadership stems from a wide array of experiences, including founding and operating several non-profit and for-profit organizations, serving in the U.S. Air Force in support of 2 foreign wars, and deriving expertise from time spent in industries such as healthcare, financial services, and marketing. Joseph’s skills include strategy, management, entrepreneurship, healthcare, clinical trials, diversity & inclusion, life sciences, research, marketing, and finance. He has lived in six countries, traveled to over 30 more, and speaks 3 languages, all which help him view business strategy through the prism of a global, interconnected 21st century. Joseph has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. When he’s not immersed in his work at CHI, he spends his time snowboarding backcountry, skydiving, mountain biking, volunteering, engaging in MMA, and rock climbing.