Meet the Seattle Local Forum Lead

Melissa Austin MS PMP

Melissa blends neuroscience, positive psychology, and design thinking to strengthen how teams think, decide, and collaborate with more than two decades in the Biotech industry. Her work helps teams build the cognitive and relational agility needed to navigate the volatility and complexity of modern biotech.

• B.S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from UC San Diego
• M.S. in Program and Project Management from Brandeis University.
• An EMCC-accredited Global Individual Team Coach Practitioner and certified in designing and facilitating workshops with the LEGO® Serious Play® method, using play and metaphor to unlock creativity, alignment, and courageous conversations within scientific teams.