In an era where biotech innovation and national security are inseparable, America’s medical supply chain stands at a critical crossroads. This isn’t just about healthcare – it’s about national defense, scientific leadership, and economic strength. Join an extraordinary gathering where industry pioneers, government strategists, and education innovators reveal how STEMM talent development is becoming our strongest defense. From breakthrough therapies to supply chain resilience, discover how this unprecedented collaboration is securing America’s biotech future while creating next-generation opportunities in national security, health and workforce innovation.

Your chance to be part of America’s biomedical defense strategy starts here. Connect with the visionaries who are transforming vulnerability into opportunity through talent, technology, and training.

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GUEST SPEAKERS

Susan Mitchell – Founder and CEO, Athari BioSciences
Susan Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Athari BioSciences, is transforming healthcare and biodefense through workforce development and scientific innovation. With over two decades of federal contracting experience (NSF, NIH, NASA), she leads a CLIA-certified BSL-2 diagnostic lab that serves as both an innovation hub and a training ground for elite STEMM professionals. Her hands-on approach strengthens America’s biomedical supply chain and security, bridging critical gaps in public health and national interests.

Dr. Tshaka Cunningham – Founder and CSO, Polaris Genomics
Dr. Tshaka Cunningham is a pioneering leader in biomedical innovation, leveraging expertise in pharmaceutical development, genomics, and veterans’ healthcare to strengthen America’s biomedical supply chain. With experience spanning private industry, government, and academia, he has led transformative initiatives, including aging research and the Million Veteran Program-Diversity Working Group at the Veterans Health Administration. Armed with degrees from Princeton and Rockefeller University, Dr. Cunningham now focuses on advancing R&D and empowering the next generation of biotechnology talent.

Dr. Judy Staveley – Founder, StaveTech Innovations
Dr. Judy Staveley is a renowned STEM leader and Biotechnology Subject Matter Expert with a distinguished career in mentoring and community service. A five-time nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (2020–2024), Dr. Staveley has also been honored with the Blue Star Families Presidential Volunteer Award three times and the Maryland Governor’s Citation in 2024 for her support of military families. Her leadership roles, including serving as Director of the American Junior Academy of Science and former President of the Washington Academy of Sciences, highlight her dedication to fostering the next generation of scientific innovators.

Victor Suarez – Founder and Principal Growth Partner, BluZoneBio
Victor Suarez, Founder and Principal Growth Partner at BluZoneBio, drives transformation in biomanufacturing, supply chain optimization, biosecurity, and workforce development. With over 25 years of leadership in global life sciences, federal programs, and technology, he has fostered impactful industry partnerships and led critical initiatives. As a former Senior Biotechnology Transfer Consultant and Executive Director at the 6th Medical Logistics Management Center, U.S. Army, Vic enhanced medical logistics readiness and workforce engagement across global crisis operations.