Ashley Privette

Experience

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Research Assistant

  Co-authored the “Orchestration of DNA Damage Checkpoint Dynamics across the Human Cell Cycle” published in the Cell Systems journal. Designed experiments, analyzed results using MATLAB and other data visualization methods, presented findings, and drafted and edited manuscripts.

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  BeAM Program Assistant

  Led weekly, hour long orientation and certification presentations to train more than 20 people per session in the use of 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics, and all associated software.Designed workshops for undergraduate classes and organizations, such as Healthy Girls Save the World, to promote women’s health and empowerment in adolescent girls.

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  ICON plc

  Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Clinical Trial Assistant

  Oversaw the progression of three oncology drug trials in distinct phases of trial development.

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Instructed students during weekly, tailored one-on-one sessions focused on the fields of biology, genetics, chemistry, calculus, Spanish, and business administration. Evaluated the efficiency of pyrylium synthesis for photoredox catalysis via laboratory experimentations. Collaboratively analyzed results and presented findings and future directions to the Principle Investigator.

  • Tutor

    Aug 2016 - May 2019

  • Student Researcher

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
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  Columbia Healthcare Ventures

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Founder & President

  Established Columbia Healthcare Ventures with the mission of: 1) Strengthening the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurial leaders within the healthcare landscape. 2) Serving as the nexus for creative minds, entrepreneurs, and investors to inspire innovation, venture acumen, and a powerful network ACROSS Columbia’s network

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  Stone Arch Group, LLC

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

  Analyst

  Conducted interviews and consolidated competitive analysis findings to inform key stakeholders on business strategy during new venture conception.

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  Campana & Schott

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Business Transformation Consultant

  Advanced agile project management methodologies within pharmaceutical/life science organizations via co-creative processes to provide end-to-end customer solutions.

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  Oma Care

  Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

  Co-Founder & COO

  Backed by Y-Combinator.

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  International Esperanza Project - IEP

  Aug 2023 - now

  Founding Co-Chair of IEP Associate Board

  Co-founded the Associate Board for IEP, a non-profit organization with the mission of inspiring hope and impacting lives in people in developing countries through Healthcare, Community Infrastructure and Education projects.

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  Elym

  Apr 2024 - now

  Co-Founder & CEO

  AI-powered SaaS platform enabling clinicians to launch, manage, and scale aesthetic practices