Katie Smolnycki

Katie Smolnycki is an accomplished professional in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, currently serving as the Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships at Fred Hutch, a position held since January 2017. With a progressive career at Fred Hutch encompassing roles from Program Manager to Senior Program Manager, Katie has also dedicated significant efforts to Women In Bio as a Board Member and Chapter Chair Emeritus for the Seattle Chapter, and Co-Chair of the eMAPS program. Previous experience includes committee work for the Association for Women in Science and consultancy roles at KAS Biotech Consulting, where Katie conducted market analyses for healthcare investments. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from the University of Rochester, a certificate in Biotechnology Project Management from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and Psychology from SUNY Brockport.