Susan B. Washer

Susan B. Washer is currently the Director at Biotechnology Innovation Organization, and also holds director positions at Southeast BIO, BioFlorida, Inc., Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc., Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Gainesville Area Innovation Network, and USF Center For Entrepreneurship.
She previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Beacon Therapeutics (USA), Inc. from 2001 to 2022, and as President & Chief Executive Officer at Scenic Productions, Inc. from 1996 to 2001.
She also held director positions at Histogenics Corp.
and Alliance for Regenerative Medicine.
Ms. Washer's education includes an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business Administration.