2025 AfroBioTech Day 2 Industry Mentor Lunch

Monday, February 18th 12:15PM-1:30PM ET at the John Lewis Student Center at Georgia Tech in Atlanta

Due to the success and postivie feedback from 2023, we are delighted to announce that this year's AfroBioTech attendees are once again invited to an Industry Mentor Lunch, where participants will be paired with an industry mentor and given time and prompts to facilitate conversations around career development and challenges in the biotechnology field. This lunch gives students or young professionals an opportunity to sit with leaders in the field, from both academia and industry, to discuss career development. See below for our confirmed mentors!

Attendees can sign up here to select a preferred mentor and guarantee a spot: Mentor Lunch Google Form

(Note that spots filled up at the 2023 mentor lunch 2 weeks prior to the event)

Yasmine Malone

Strategic Sourcing Program Manager, Medtronic

Yasmine Malone is a highly accomplished Strategic Sourcing Program Manager at Medtronic, Inc. She is known for her exceptional abilities in strategic planning, project management, and sourcing strategies. She holds a MBA in Business Administration and has a strong background in medical device manufacturing and supply chain management. Over the years, Yasmine has honed her skills in negotiation, product development, and supplier management. Her innovative strategies and effective team leadership have resulted in significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements for Medtronic. Yasmine is also recognized for her strong problem-solving skills and her ability to manage complex projects to successful completion.

Chamarley King

Medtronic

Lanaiea Reed

Medtronic

Hannah Akinosho

Medtronic