OBW Leadership Committee

OBW CONNECT 2024Purpose

Oregon Bio Women (OBW) is the support structure to catalyze the presence of women in bioscience and empower them to be leaders today. We welcome individuals at all stages in their career in the bioscience community to  gather and participate in Oregon Bio Women programming via networking, support, outreach, mentorship, and education programs.

Who Should Join
OBW invites individuals at all career stages within the bioscience community to participate in our programming. Whether you're a newcomer to the field or a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities to connect through networking, outreach, mentorship, and educational initiatives. 

OBW amplifies the presence of women in bioscience by fostering professional growth, leadership development, and community connections. We convene monthly and host regional meetups, an annual CONNECT event, and a mentorship program. Women and individuals identifying as female from Oregon Bio member companies are encouraged to join, with all welcome to attend events and participate as mentors.

Our community is built by professionals across diverse sectors of the bioscience industry, including biotech and pharmaceutical companies, universities, research institutions, and service providers such as law, accounting, and marketing firms. Entrepreneurs and innovators are also a vital part of our network, reflecting the dynamic growth of bioscience in Oregon.

By joining Oregon Bio Women, participants gain access to a supportive community committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within bioscience, personal and professional development and the ability to shape these OBW programs and events:

  • OBW Mentorship - a nine month program starting in the fall each year
  • Regional meetups that foster meaningful connections and collaborations hosted in the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon and Portland Metro
  • OBW CONNECT - our signature annual event
  • New in 2025 - OBW Awards and a half-day OBW Professional Development Workshop
Get Involved

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