PRESIDENT

David is a postdoctoral research associate at Washington University in St. Louis, Division of Infectious Diseases. He previously completed his PhD in Chemistry at Southern Illinois University. David joined BALSA in 2022 and has served as an advisor, project manager, and consultant on more than six projects. His projects focused on investment strategy, technology assessment, market landscape, primary research, and market entry.

VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL OPERATIONS

Rachel is a PhD Candidate in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program at Saint Louis University. She joined BALSA in 2022 and served as an advisor, project manager, and consultant on more than 6 projects. Her projects focused on primary and secondary research, technology assessment, market research, competitor analysis, and business development strategy.

VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

Joshua is a postdoctoral research associate at Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Biology. He joined BALSA in 2022 and has served as a project manager and consultant on more than 3 projects. He has experience with primary research, market research, competitor analysis, business development, and demographic analysis.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Hannah is a PhD Candidate in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program at Saint Louis University. Hannah joined the BALSA group in 2022 and has served as a consultant, project manager, and advisor on more than 6 projects. These projects focused on primary and secondary research, market research, competitor analysis, financial modeling, investment landscape, and pricing and investment strategies development.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Anastasiia is a PhD candidate at Washington University in St. Louis, PMB program. She joined BALSA in 2022 and has served as a consultant on more than 4 projects. She has experience with primary research, market analysis, competitor analysis, and strategy development.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Yelyzaveta is a PhD candidate at Washington University in St Louis, BME program. She has joined BALSA in 2021 and has served as a consultant on more than 2 projects. She has experience with primary research, market research, competitor analysis, and technology assessment.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Amelia is a PhD Candidate in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program at Saint Louis University. She joined BALSA in 2022 and has served as a consultant and project manager on more than 4 projects. These projects have focused on primary research, technology assessment, market research, competitor analysis, and investment strategies.

DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Haihui is a PhD candidate at Washington University in St Louis, EECE program. She joined BALSA in 2022 and has served as a consultant, project manager, and advisor on more than 6 projects. She has experience with primary research (KOL interviews and surveys), market research, and competitor analysis.

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Yu-Hsuan is a PhD candidate at Washington University in St Louis, Neuroscience program. She joined BALSA in 2021 and has served as a consultant and project manager on more than 7 projects. She has experience with primary research, technology assessment, market research, competitor analysis, investment landscape, pricing strategies, and license evaluation.