Stacey Bowlin Joins Georgia Bio as Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement and Marketing
Georgia Bio, the state’s life science trade association, announced today the appointment of Stacey Bowlin as the organization’s Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement and Marketing. Bowlin will collaborate closely with Georgia Bio’s CEO on the company's strategic priorities, including the company’s go-to-market positioning and its integrated work with members.
“Stacey is an association brand strategist who will help both our members and GA Bio harness change to maximize performance and connectivity with key stakeholders across the state. She’ll be invaluable in driving our company’s strategic initiatives forward as we continue to evolve and grow," said Georgia Bio CEO Maria Thacker Goethe. “We’re very pleased to welcome Stacey to the organization.”
Over the course of her career, Bowlin has worked for a range of service organizations delivering marketing and event solutions to drive growth, retention, and revenue. Most recently, Bowlin worked at California Life Sciences, where she served as the association's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Industry Engagement. At CLS, she built a marketing function that included the organization’s communications and profile building efforts, events portfolio, sponsorship and other non-dues revenue initiatives. Stacey also oversaw CLS’ entrepreneurship programs, with an emphasis on expanding opportunities for startup companies, including CLS’s acclaimed FAST advisory program, and new initiatives that support the innovation pipeline.
Previously, she spent more than a decade at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations.
"I am excited to work with the GA Bio team to amplify their portfolio of programs, events, and initiatives, helping our members advance critical products and services that will transform patient’s lives,” said Stacey Bowlin. “Together, we will continue to focus on the needs of our members.”
Georgia Bio also recently welcomed Katie Rogers to the organization. In her role as Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Katie will focus on entrepreneurship initiatives connecting life science startups to resources needed to help them scale their ventures. She will also serve as the liaison for many of Georgia Bio’s committees and networks to ensure strong partnerships.
About Georgia Bio
Georgia Bio (GaBio) is the state’s most impactful life sciences membership organization, advocating for the sector and its diverse innovation pipeline. For more than 30 years, GaBio has served its members by supporting companies of all sizes, from early-stage innovators and startups to established industry leaders in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. GaBio also works closely with universities, academic and research institutions, the investment community, and other critical partners that promote this vibrant sector. GaBio works to shape public policy, improve access to breakthrough technologies, educate lawmakers, provide member programs, strengthens the workforce pipeline, and advance equity within our ecosystem by championing innovative solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of our times. For more information, visit www.gabio.org | www.georgiabioed.org
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