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Cohort Two – 2024
On May 2, 2024, 15 students from Cohort Two graduated from Bioversity eager to start their new journey in the life sciences. These students are now actively seeking early-career scientific operations roles in the Greater Boston area, including lab ops, facilities, EHS, warehousing, logistics, inventory management, supply chain, accessioning, or bioprocessing.
We have highlighted each of these students below including a link to their resume, but you can also access the entire cohort resume book here.
Manoj Adhikari
Lives in: Cambridge
Relevant Experiences: Histotech Technician Training and Lab Aide at Inform Diagnostics
Get to Know Me Better: “I love nature and usually go for a hike or long walk with friends or family when I get a chance on weekends or vacation time. I also love reading fiction and writing as well.”
Jonathan Barnes
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Recently obtained a HVAC certificate from Franklin Cummings Tech (f.k.a. Benjamin Frankin Institute of Technology)
Get to Know Me Better: “I’m a JV basketball coach at a school in Dorchester. I love music and watching a good film.”
Trayce Booth
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Longtime human services advocate
Get to Know Me Better: “I’m on the Massachusetts Sickle Cell Association Board, am a proud parent of a Shih Tzu, and care give to my 92 year old mother.”
Camryn Daniel
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Community ambassador for the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Co-Op
Get to Know Me Better: “I’m a recent graduate from the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Sciences where I was part of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps. I also danced and taught ballet for over ten years.”
Yannet Fernandez – HIRED!
Lives in: Braintree
Relevant Experiences: Kitchen designer, commercial designer, architect
Get to Know Me Better: “I love listening to music as it complements my love for dancing. Baking is one of my true passions and I’m always on the lookout for the perfect recipe.”
Monique Fontes
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Lead Phlebotomist, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Get to Know Me Better: “I love cooking so I look up new recipes to try and perfect. I also spend a lot of time taking pictures, drawing, painting, and listening to music.”
Idilia Galloza
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Dental Instructor, Lincoln Technical Institute
Get to Know Me Better: “I love spending quality time with my daughter to make sure I can give her lasting memories.”
Daniel Harris
Lives in: Belmont
Relevant Experiences: After school teacher, Tutor
Get to Know Me Better: “I play the guitar and enjoy heavy metal music.”
Jean Julian
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Medical Translator, Boston Medical Center
Get to Know Me Better: “I have a deep interest in history, geopolitics, and philosophy. I regularly read and host my friends to have debates about international and domestic politics.”
Alessandro La Monica
Lives in: Natick
Relevant Experiences: JV Soccer coach
Get to Know Me Better: “I was originally born in Brazil and spent the first eight years of my life living in Rome, Italy before moving to Massachusetts.”
Raushan Ledgister
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Mail Services Operations Specialist, Harvard University
Get to Know Me Better: “I love problem solving, coming up with a creative solution to a challenging dilemma.”
Terry Manning
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Enterprise Sales Account Manager, Boston Globe Media
Get to Know Me Better: “I have a passion for sci-fi, graphic novels, and American history.”
Derick Modesto – HIRED!
Lives in: Everett
Relevant Experiences: Operations Specialist, Apple Store
Get to Know Me Better: “I love to build computers and play electric guitar.”
Anya O’Neal
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Sterile Processing Tech certificate from Penn Foster.
Get to Know Me Better: “Some of my hobbies include crocheting, writing poetry, and reading. I also adore animals.”
Shayla White
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Floating Nurse, Tufts Medical Center
Get to Know Me Better: “I love traveling the world. I’ve been to five countries so far and have plans to see many more soon.”
Cohort One – 2024
Out of more than 150 applicants, 18 students were selected for Bioversity’s inaugural certificate training cohort. Launched on January 8th, 2024, 16 students graduated on February 29th prepared to be successful from day 1 in early-career scientific operations roles, including lab ops, facilities, EHS, warehousing, logistics, inventory management, supply chain, accessioning, or bioprocessing.
Together, this group of students is eager, engaged, and inquisitive. Individually, they are all amazing people who have pro-actively made the decision attend Bioversity, switch careers, and pursue a new professional journey. Take a minute to meet these students, check out their resume, and reach out to interview them today.
(Each student’s resume is linked below in their profile section. You can also access the entire resume book here.)
Torrie Armstrong
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Medical Assistant at Mass General Hospital
Get to Know Me Better: “I read every chance I get. This is something that I always do no matter how demanding life can get. I find a way to incorporate it.”
Keyshawn Barnes
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Plumber Helper at Heichel Plumbing (FL)
Get to Know Me Better: “I’m head coach of the JV boys basketball team at Tech Boston Academy.”
Rashaan Bryant
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Property Manager, The Carter Group; Outreach Manager, Open Streets Boston
Get to Know Me Better: “Some of my main hobbies are cooking, spending time outdoors, and watching sports.”
Malanny DePina
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Courier at Boston Medical Center
Get to Know Me Better: “I love my church and spiritual family so much.”
Lilyan Garrison
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Pharmacy Technician at Children’s Hospital Boston
Get to Know Me Better: “I love documentaries and also learning more about homeopathic remedies.”
Christina Jones – HIRED!
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Patient Service Representative at Codman Street Health Center
Get to Know Me Better: “A hobby of mine is interior design/decorating. I love to decorate and design my home. I feel it’s a reflection of who I am and it’s my safe haven. I also enjoying reading thriller and self-help books in my spare time.”
Isaiah Lawton
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Pharmacy Technician in Training at Boston Medical Center
Get to Know Me Better: “What brings me joy is DJ’ing. Playing music is a whole vibe itself but playing on the turn tables and just mixing songs together gives me a good feeling… especially when doing a mix for a while.”
Taylor Lopez – HIRED!
Lives in: Norwood
Relevant Experiences: Home Health Aide at Cornerstone Caregiving
Get to Know Me Better: “I am born and raised in Boston and I have a 10 year old daughter.”
Devonte Medley – HIRED!
Lives in: Brockton
Relevant Experiences: Patient Care Technician at Averhealth
Get to Know Me Better: “Outside of work and school I like to watch anime and sports, and enjoy playing recreational sports.”
Aaron Onyango
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Team member at Sweetgreen for 6+ years.
Get to Know Me Better: “I have an Associate in Science in Business Administration (Accounting Major) degree from Bunker Hill Community College and provided volunteer tax preparation services while I was getting my degree.”
Clarissa Ramirez – HIRED!
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Lead Dental Assistant Instructor at Lincoln Technical Institute
Get to Know Me Better: “I love to write. I love to be able to express and connect with others by sharing some poems. I love spending quality time with my son. This small person brings so much joy into my life.”
Lazaro Rivera Almonte – HIRED!
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: 10+ years of hospitality experience
Get to Know Me Better: “I have a clothing brand that I work on with my friends in my free time.”
Phyllis Robinson
Lives in: Randolph
Relevant Experiences: Substitute Teacher at Boston Public Schools; Patient Care Coordinator at MGH
Get to Know Me Better: “I really enjoy spending time singing at karaoke bars. It has become a passion of mine.”
Luis Toribio
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Cleanroom, BSL2 Lab Contamination Control Cleaner at Harvard University
Get to Know Me Better: “I am originally from the Dominican Republican and am a native Spanish speaker. One of my hobbies is watching sports like basketball and baseball, and I love play with my kids.”
Jelissa Vega – HIRED!
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Senior Team Leader at Target
Get to Know Me Better: “One thing I really love doing is traveling, even if it’s just going a few hours away.”
Josiah Wade-Green – HIRED!
Lives in: Boston
Relevant Experiences: Material Handler II at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Get to Know Me Better: “I found my passion for instruments when I got to high school, the first bilingual high school in Massachusetts, where I learned to play the saxophone and the trombone.”