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.
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.
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
OUTbio San Diego
Hillary Gretton
Secretary & Treasurer
OUTbio San Diego
Josef Clariza
Board Member
OUTbio San Diego
Melanie Cohn
Board Member
OUTbio San Diego
Ashley Cross
Board Member
OUTbio San Diego
Glenda Didienne
Board Member
OUTbio San Diego
Meison Lay
Board Member
OUTbio San Diego
Jake Robison
Board Member
OUTbio San Diego
Carson Williams
Board Member
OUTbio San DiegoGET 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.
Volunteer
Interested in making an impact in the LGBTQ+ San Diego Life Sciences community or volunteering at an upcoming event?
Make a Donation
Make a tax-deductible donation to help us continue growing and thinking bigger.
Upcoming Events
OUTbio San Diego October Networking Event
October 18, 20235:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Takeda
9625 Towne Centre Dr., San Diego, CA 92121
Join us for our next networking and social event co-hosted with Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Take Pride (Takeda’s LGBTQ+ Resource Group). Get ready for an evening filled with networking, community building, and fun! Food and drinks will be provided by Baja Betty’s, which will include a full taco bar, with an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be space both indoors and outdoors with yard games available to play. Parking is available on-site.
Please note, this is an OUTbio San Diego member event with a capacity limit. If you know of anyone who would be interested in attending this event and is not yet an OUTbio San Diego member, becoming a member is free and open to everyone in the life science community who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally.
