Karen, who has lost a child due to "hot-car death," brings scientific experience from her work at Proctor & Gamble; Senior Scientist with 8+ years research experience in skin biology for the development of new products in consumer goods industry. Strong life scientist professional with a PhD focused in Genetics and Molecular biology from Cornell University. Karen has served on multiple organizations that provide support and mentorship of women and minority students pursuing a career in STEM.
Board Members
Jeannine Bahm
Secretary
Serves as the secretary and will take minutes for the organization and serve as back-up to the board chair should the need arise to facilitate a board meeting; Strategic Innovator and R&D leader whose products and technology platforms have positively impacted the lives of millions of consumers, earning >$500 Million in incremental sales for Procter & Gamble.
Carola Barrera
Treasurer
Serves as treasurer of SFCS and she also has a strong background from her employment she also brings scientific experience from her employment. Carola is a PhD employee at Procter and Gamble with experience in technology development in colloid and polymer chemistry. Carola has served as a treasurer in the past on the graduate student association.
Lauren Thaman
Board Member
Serves as a board member and she also has a strong background from her employment on External Relations at Procter & Gamble focusing on the Science and Innovation Communications. Participated in the board of trustees of other non-profit organizations.
Henrique Aveiro
Board Member
Co-founder who has lost a child due to "hot-car death" and brings scientific experience from his work at Proctor & Gamble; Experienced Data Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in machine learning, big data, mathematical modeling, and python. Strong engineering professional with a PhD focused in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University. Henrique has served in the past as President of the Brazilian Association of Student.
Erica Bardeau
Board Member
Bio coming soon
M.C. Gasco-Buisson
Board Member
Serves as a board member and she also has a strong background from her employment. She is director & innovation Portfolio Leader of P&G ventures and she brings a lot of experience on brand building and brand development.
Jodie Edwards
Board Member
Serves as a board member and she also has a strong background from her employment as a psychologist. In addition, she has personal experience with "hot car deaths" and serves on other boards regarding this important issue.
Debra Hartsell
Board Member
Serves as a board member and she also has a strong background from her employment uncovering consumer and market insights using qualitative and quantitative techniques and applying that knowledge to develop new consumer goods.
Drew Heidel
Board Member
Serves as a board member and he also has a strong background from his employment Experienced Design Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Strong arts and design professional skilled in Consumer Products, user experience, design management, Sketchbook Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Emma Klingman
Board Member
Serves as a board member and she also has a strong background from her employment on consumer insights using qualitative and quantitative techniques and applying that knowledge to develop products. Emma also has served as board member and president of other non profit organization.
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