Meet the Women
Behind WiLS
WiLS is powered by women who believe leadership is not only about advancing ourselves—it’s about creating opportunities, opening doors, and building pathways for others to lead.
Our leadership team brings together diverse experience, perspectives, and expertise across the life sciences supply chain, united by a shared commitment to advancing women and strengthening our industry.
Leadership Team
Dyma Khudari
Leading the strategic direction of WiLS and building a platform that creates meaningful pathways for women to connect, grow, gain visibility, and lead.
Dr. Theresa Benvenuto
Serves as a strategic partner to the Chair and helps lead WiLS from vision to impact, connecting our leadership team, advancing strategic priorities, and building the organization for its next stage of growth.
Nevada Blair
Creating mentorship and career development opportunities that help women navigate growth, build confidence, and accelerate their leadership journeys.
Jenifer Arellano
Building an engaged and connected community where women feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to participate and contribute.
Mary Yurkovic
Shaping the WiLS voice and expanding our visibility, reach, and connection with women across the life sciences supply chain.
Olga Blaut
Creating meaningful learning, networking, and development experiences that bring our community together and turn connection into opportunity.
Althea Roberts-Fenton
Advancing an inclusive community where diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives are represented, valued, and empowered.
Krisha Kucharski
Builds strategic relationships with organizations and industry partners that help expand WiLS programs, opportunities, reach, and long-term impact.
Leadership here is measured by the doors we open for others.
Regional Chapters
Dr. Aischarya Brahma
Responsible for establishing and growing the European chapter of Women in Life Sciences, creating a vibrant community that connects, develops, and empowers women across the European life sciences supply chain.
Bring WiLS to
your region
Interested in starting a chapter where you are? We’d like to hear from you.
Help Us Build
What Comes Next
WiLS continues to grow—and so does the opportunity to shape its future. We’re looking for passionate leaders who want to contribute their expertise, build meaningful programs, and help expand our impact.
AI & Upskilling Lead
Help our community navigate the future of work by creating practical opportunities for women to build AI literacy, digital capabilities, and future-ready skills.
Bring your expertise. Build something that outlasts you.