Career Catalyst | From Bench to Business

Описание: In this session, Aalliyeh Clinton, MSE, founder and CEO of Monneah’s Engineered Materials, and Paris McKenzie, Career Catalyst Ambassador for the Biomanufacturing Track and Biotechnology Support Technician at Longeviti Neuro Solutions, share practical insights on leveraging chemistry and materials science expertise to create scalable solutions. Through real-world examples, they’ll discuss how biomanufacturing knowledge unlocks autonomy, influence, and long-term career impact, and what it really takes to build a company while balancing research, funding, compliance, and community.

Whether you’re a scientist exploring commercialization, an early-stage entrepreneur, or curious about translating research into impact, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to move from discovery to scale.

About the Speaker
Aalliyeh Clinton, MSE, is a materials science engineer and entrepreneur from Baltimore, Maryland. She is the Founder and CEO of Monneah’s Engineered Materials, developing sustainable, high-performance PPE for STEM professionals. With a background in chemistry and materials science, Aalliyeh has turned bench-level research into a patent-pending material, raised non-dilutive funding, and partnered with life science companies to commercialize her work. She also founded “Cool Nerds on the Rise,” a youth initiative that has reached over 300 students through hands-on science and mentorship.

Hosted by
Paris McKenzie is a multidisciplinary leader bridging biotechnology, fabrication, and entrepreneurship. She works as a Biotechnology Support Technician and Manufacturing Technician II at Longeviti Neuro Solutions, supporting medical device manufacturing and complex technical workflows. Previously, she built and scaled national-recognized businesses in the beauty sector. Paris is passionate about mentorship, leadership, and widening access to biomanufacturing and STEM pathways, ensuring others know they don’t have to fit a single box to belong.

About Career Catalyst
Career Catalyst is the flagship weekly virtual series from BioBuzz Networks connecting life sciences professionals with experts and actionable career insights. Each 45-minute session features an expert presentation followed by live Q&A, with rotating tracks covering career navigation, research, biomanufacturing, and CQV & validation.

Check out upcoming Career Catalyst events: https://luma.com/career-catalyst

Sponsors
This session is supported by our sponsors Bio-Trac (biotrac.com) and Workforce Genetics (workforcegenetics.com), organizations dedicated to advancing the life sciences community through cutting-edge scientific training and connecting top talent with innovative companies across biotech, MedTech, and healthcare.