Ramsey Johnson is the founder and chairperson of the nonprofit organization OUTbio, the only advocacy group for LGBTQ+ members of the Boston-area life sciences community. OUTbio has a membership of nearly 1,400. The organization holds regular events hosted by life science companies which elevate LGBTQ+ issues and visibility within the industry. The organization has branches located in the UK and San Francisco, has a mentor program that pairs seasoned LGBTQ+ life science professionals with individuals just starting their careers and recently launched is first-ever scholarship program for LGBTQ+ individuals that want to study a STEM field. Future plans include expansion of their scholarship program, life science Employee Resource Group (ERG) forums and establishment of additional OUTbio organizations. In addition to his duties with OUTbio, Ramsey is a 25-year drug development veteran with experience in both clinical and regulatory operations. Ramsey specializes in rare orphan diseases and is currently an independent consultant working in clinical operations.