ABOUT OCBN

The Orange County Bio Network is an inclusive group of professionals from the biotech, pharma, medical device, and other related life science industries.

Our mission is to provide networking opportunities in and around Orange County, bringing life science professionals together, and advancing the industry forward. 

ocbn board

President - Kristen Slawinski, Ph.D.
Kristen is a freelance science writer and marketer living in Laguna Hills, CA.  She co-founded both the Orange County and East Bay Bio Networks.  Kristen has a Ph.D. in Biology from UCSD and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UCLA.

Vice President - Jay Wales
Jay is a strategic development manager for Tamarack Business Development Enterprises and co-founded the Orange County Bio Network. Over the last decade, he has built lasting relationships with members of the Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego life sciences communities. 

Advisor - Mary Canady, Ph.D.
Mary is the founder of the San Diego Biotechnology Network (SDBN) and experience life science marketer.  She has managed SDBN for over ten years and will be advising OCBN on best practices for growing and sustaining a network for the life science sector in Orange County. Mary has a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Biochemistry, and currently resides in San Diego, CA.