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:

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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

Featured Event | HomeLab All-Campus Happy Hour

May 29, 20254:00 pm - 7:00 pm

HomeLab at UC San Diego

9310 Athena Circle #Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92037

Join OUTbio San Diego at this featured event, held by HomeLab!

Meet community members from various organizations and clubs such as the Tech Club at UC San Diego, HealthLink at UC San Diego, the Scripps BioTech, Nucleate, and APD Consulting Club (and many more) for the All-Campus Happy Hour 🍹

Featured Event | Medical Device & Diagnostics Symposium

June 25, 20251:30 pm - 8:00 pm

10918 Technology Pl, San Diego, CA 92127

Join OUTbio San Diego at this featured Medical Device & Diagnostics event, held by Aquillius!

The afternoon will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, showcasing cutting-edge devices, diagnostic tools, and emerging trends in the healthcare landscape.

Attendees will gain insights from experts on regulatory challenges, technological innovations, and the future of healthcare delivery. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a startup founder, or an investor, this event provides a unique platform to connect with key players in the medical device industry and discuss the transformative impact of diagnostics on patient care.

Save the Date | Pride Parade Watch Party

July 19, 202512:00 pm

Common Stock

3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Mark your calendars now for our annual Pride Parade Watch Party, held at Common Stock! More details to come.

Interested in sponsoring?

We invite your company to be a valued sponsor for our annual San Diego Pride Parade Watch Party at a local LGBT-owned and operated establishment in Hillcrest. This unique opportunity allows your organization to support diversity and inclusion initiatives within the life sciences industry while gaining significant brand exposure and engagement within the community. Contact Jackiee@OUTbioSanDiego.org to learn more.

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