Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals in Life Sciences

About Us

Increasing Inclusivity in the Life Sciences

OUTbio is the biotech industry’s largest LGBTQ+ professionals group founded to empower this community and be an advocate for it. Established in 2015 and incorporated as a non-profit in 2019, OUTbio has more than 1,200 members across all facets of biotech.

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OUTbio San Diego is a new branch within the broader OUTbio organization. We aim to align with OUTbio to enable and facilitate a community within the life sciences and affiliated industries that supports professional development and networking for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies.

Additional OUTbio branches in cities throughout the world can be found here.

Our Mission & Vision

Our goal is to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual and queer professionals in the San Diego life sciences and affiliated industries through networking, education, advocacy, professional development and peer support.

We imagine a world where all professional barriers are gone for LGBTQ+ professionals and strive to increase inclusivity within the life sciences industry.

Our Team

Together We’re Stronger

Team OUTbio San Diego currently consists of the founding Board, who are volunteers from across the industry excited to drive OUTbio San Diego’s mission to empower the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the life sciences and affiliated industries.

Tyler Brown

Board Chair & President

Rachel Bontempi

Board Member

Melanie Cohn

Board Member

Glenda Didienne

Board Member

Morgan Paulsen

Board Member

Carson Williams

Board Member

Jackiee Williamson

Board Member

GET INVOLVED

We Welcome Diverse People, Ideas and Skillsets

Contributions of your time are just as appreciated as financial donations. Here are some ways you can get involved or support us:

Stay Informed

Join our email distribution list to stay up to date with the latest news from OUTbio San Diego.

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Volunteer

Interested in making an impact in the LGBTQ+ San Diego Life Sciences community or volunteering at an upcoming event?

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Make a Donation

Make a tax-deductible donation to help us continue growing and thinking bigger.

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Upcoming Events

Dining Out for Life San Diego

April 24, 20255:00 pm

San Diego

Grab your family and friends and make plans to Dine Out and Give Back!. Dozens of participating restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, and nightclubs in San Diego will donate a minimum of 25% of sales for The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs during this delicious community event.

View participating locations.

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