Linette Demers, PhD

Vice President, Commercialization
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA)

Linette Demers joined WBBA in November 2014 as Vice President, Commercialization. Dr. Demers is responsible for the portfolio of WBBA commercialization Programs, including mentoring, consulting, and direct connections through investor forums that drive successful capital formation for early stage life science companies. Additionally, she serves as Managing Director of the Washington Medical Technology Angel Network, WINGS, the Washington Medical Technology Angel Network.

Before joining WBBA, Dr. Demers served in the healthcare delivery sector, gaining firsthand experience in leading transformative change in a challenging healthcare environment. As a Director at Sg2, a Chicago area health care management consulting practice, she developed analytical models and strategic frameworks for helping leaders navigate the business of healthcare which she then was able to apply in practice as Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Dr. Demers brings to the Washington life science community her passion for supporting development and effective use of clinical and digital technology to improve health and health care.