Co- Founder and CEO of Editpep, producing CRISPR based therapeutics by leveraging a delivery platform developed at UC Berkeley by Dr. Ross Wilson, a Jennifer Doudna lab alumnus. Entrepreneur and company builder focused on genetic medicines to treat unmet need. Expertise includes gene therapy and exosome based CMC, Immunology, genetic medicine drug development and regulatory guidelines. Heald multiple leadership roles in cross-functional teams to develop early stage genetic medicine products. I am a creative thinker with independent, proactive problem solving abilities and enthusiasm for challenges with an unfailingly positive attitude. MSc in Immunology from the department of Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of California at Berkeley focusing on T cell activation, lab of James P Allison. Over 20 years of experience in successful rare disease drug discovery and development in genetic medicines contributing to regulatory filings and resulting in patents and publications, and multiple drugs on the market. Prior drug development experience from Bluebird Bio, BioMarin and Audentes Therapeutics with Adeno Associated Virus and Lentivirus based therapeutics.