Advisory Board

Jane Wasman

Jane Wasman is President and founder of JWasman Advisors, a consulting firm focused on strategic, operational and corporate governance matters for biopharma and life sciences organizations ranging from startups to publicly traded companies. She chairs the board of directors of Sellas Life Sciences, a publicly traded company, is a member of the boards of directors of publicly traded Rigel Pharmaceuticals and Athersys, Inc. Previously, she was President, International & General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc., a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company, managing its international, legal, strategic planning, quality, intellectual property and compliance functions. Before joining Acorda, Ms. Wasman was with Schering-Plough Corporation, a global pharmaceutical company, holding various U.S. and international leadership positions, including Staff Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Ms. Wasman earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate degree from Princeton University. She has been a member of the board of directors and the executive committee of the New York Biotechnology Association since 2007. Additionally, she is co-founder of the NY Hub of BioDirector, an organization supporting board effectiveness and diversity.

Kelvin Cooper

Kelvin Cooper is an Associate Professor in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department at Bronx Community College. He is certified in both fitness and yoga. He adjuncts at NYU, teaching Afro-Caribbean dance, and he is a teaching artist for the Alvin Ailey Arts Education Program. He has taught, and directed intercultural dance and wellness workshops, conferences and performances on the continent of Africa, South America, Asia, North America, and Europe. These opportunities have allowed him to explore much of his healing and creative work on Restorative practice with diverse communities. He uses this practice to address two fundamental needs of human beings; the need to be connected to your authentic self, and the need to be connected to others for mutual support and resources. 

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