Career Panel/Networking Event

Time: Thursday, September 5th, 2024 from 6-8 PM

Location: UIC College of Pharmacy Room #2N

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Join AWIS-CAC, RHM Staffing Solutions, and UIC College of Pharmacy Graduate Student Association for a Q&A with industry leaders and a networking event to follow!

Panelists:

  • Lisa Harris: Chief Executive Officer at Prompt Praxis Labs

Dr Lisa McChesney HarrisLisa McChesney-Harris, PhD is a Pharmaceutical Scientist who received her B.A. degree in Chemistry from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and her doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Kansas. Lisa has over 32 years of industry experience spanning pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory affairs, 503B compounding and quality / CMC consulting. She is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Science Officer & Founder of Prompt Praxis Laboratories which opened its doors in 2011. She is highly regarded as an expert in pharmaceutical chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC), outsourced compounding, and analytical testing.

  • Krista Chassee: Associate Director of FSQA at Synergy Flavors

Krista ChasseeKrista Chassee is currently the Associate Director of Quality and Food Safety over at Synergy Flavors. From a young age, Krista knew her passion was in the food, beverage, and flavors industry as it runs in her family; She received her Bachelor’s in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Missouri – Columbia where she was able to study abroad in New Zealand and specialized in bee keeping during her time there. (FUN FACT: She also jumped off the 2nd highest bungee jump in the world while she was there!) With over a decade of experience within the industry, Krista has been an extraordinary leader and subject matter expert as she was one of the few selected to help overlook an opportunity abroad regarding Quality and Food Safety during her time as well. 

  • Erica Langley: Senior Quality Control Manager at Diasorin

Erica LangleyErica Langley is currently a Senior Quality Control Manager over at Diasorin. She has been featured in news outlets such as FoxNews, ABCNews, and Good Morning America to share her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor and competitive bodybuilder. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and her Master’s degree in Microbial and Molecular biology from Chicago State University. She has over 14 years of industry experience serving in the medical device and biotechnology industries.