What Does Life Sciences Workforce Development Look Like Post COVID-19?

June 8, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Add to Calendar 6/8/2021 11:00:00 AM 6/8/2021 11:30:00 AM What Does Life Sciences Workforce Development Look Like Post COVID-19?

The biopharma industry’s response to COVID-19 – creating multiple vaccines and developing therapeutics to make patients healthier, faster – generated enormous investment leading to continued growth across Massachusetts. As the demand for talent continues to exceed available supply, it’s critically important that we collectively work to identify new ways to expand and diversify the pipeline.
 

During our June Town Hall, panelists will examine data and industry trends to discuss how the life sciences can build and sustain a talented and diverse workforce.

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Executive Director, MassBioEd
Sunny is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd), a non-profit organization with a mission of building a sustainable life sciences workforce in Massachusetts. In her previous positions, Sunny served as President & CEO of the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board, charged with leading workforce development policy and partnership building for a 20-city region, Chief Operating Officer of the Asian American Civic Association, a direct service education and training provider, and Program Development Manager at Commonwealth Corporation, a quasi-public state agency under the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Sunny has been a leader in the education and workforce development fields in Massachusetts since 2000, building partnerships to provide employers with a highly skilled workforce and expanding access to great careers for low-income residents. Sunny also has previous experience in community organizing and social work. Sunny holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and a Master’s Degree in Social Work.