We’re industry natives leading the charge for a more inclusive and innovative future.
Our Founder
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FOUNDER & CEO
Dr. Tuazon noticed an unfortunate paradox while getting her PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology: while the best ideas came from scientists who thought outside the box and challenged existing dogma, those same voices were often marginalized and under resourced to succeed.
It reflected her experience as a Filipina-Italian woman who knew firsthand what it was like to struggle with burnout, imposter syndrome, and isolation, while also watching promising fellow grads drop off due to lack of mirroring and foundational career skills. What helped her fill in the gaps wasn’t more science, but everything she’d done outside of it: a love of the visual arts and a natural flair for communication that helped her share her findings effectively.
She founded Science& to help other scientists build communication and leadership skills, so that they can go from feeling like outsiders in an antiquated industry to being confident - and prepared -to succeed as themselves.
Dr. Francesca Tuazon
Our Boards
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Maria Boulden
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maria is a data-driven business leader. Her experience as a global sales executive spans technology, chemical engineering, the commercial engine, and Six Sigma. Maria’s dedication to exceptional communication skills and building world class teams, along with her track record of applying business and marketing strategy to sales execution, will help lay the foundation for Science& as a financially self-sustaining startup.
She’s looking forward to:
Applying her expertise in profitable revenue growth to nonprofit organizations.
Workshop Spotlight:
SHOW OFF YOUR SCIENCE - the workshop she’d take today.
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Phil Brooks
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phil is a dedicated advocate for STEM and professional growth. His experience encompasses community engagement, city government, workforce development, and employer engagement – across both the Education and Life Science sectors! Phil’s commitment to the STEM community, along with his passion for creating inclusive and data-backed opportunities for others, are sure to accelerate Science&’s vision for the future.
He’s looking forward to:
Continuing to bridge the gap between education and industry innovation.
Workshop Spotlight:
OWN THE ROOM - the workshop he wanted when he was coming up.
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Lori Goldman
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lori is an accomplished corporate attorney. She specializes in securities, governance, and strategic transactions, with experience advising companies in highly regulated environments and private practice. Lori’s dedication to developing talent and building high performing teams – while navigating complex legal and regulatory challenges – will help establish Science& as a resilient organization driving long-term change.
She’s looking forward to:
Leveraging her business expertise to drive Science&'s growth and long-term strategy.
Workshop Spotlight:
YOU BELONG. - the workshop she’d recommend to a colleague.
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Lorraine Marchand
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lorraine is an innovative expert and seasoned entrepreneur. Her experience encompasses innovation efforts in high-stakes environments, commercialization, digital transformation, and healthcare leadership. Lorraine’s dedication to mentoring diverse talent across both corporate and academic settings to advance human health, along with her track record of cofounding companies and advising Fortune 500 organizations, will ensure Science& delivers its vision for the future.
She’s looking forward to:
Driving innovation through diversity so all of society will benefit.
Workshop Spotlight:
KEEP YOUR COOL - the workshop she’d take today.
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Dr. Jason Diaz
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ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Diaz is the Education Program Director at The Wistar Institute, where he manages science training programs from high school all the way through postdoctoral levels. He is passionate about science communication, with a lifelong interest in blending the arts with the sciences for a richer experience of the world. Dr. Diaz’s dedication to combining bench research with inclusive teaching practices is a perfect match for Science&’s vision of a more inclusive and innovative world.
He’s looking forward to:
Expanding inclusive practices to ensure that science is for everyone.
Workshop Spotlight:
SHOW OFF YOUR SCIENCE - the workshop he’d recommend to a colleague.
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Dr. André Isaacs
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ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Isaacs is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross. He teaches courses in organic chemistry and is a leader in his academic community, while his research focuses on the synthesis of N-Heterocycles via click chemistry. Dr. Isaacs is a passionate advocate for scientists with minoritized identities, most notably through his visibility on social media. His focus on joy, authenticity, and humor in the lab is a continuous inspiration to Science& and those we serve.
He’s looking forward to:
Advocating for an anti-deficit achievement approach to STEM education.
Workshop Spotlight:
WHY CAN’T I WRITE?! - the workshop he’d recommend to a colleague.
Follow @drdre4000 on Instagram
Dr. Isaacs’ LinkedIn
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Dr. Richard White
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ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. White is a Professor at the University of Oxford and an adjunct faculty member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His research focuses on the intersection between developmental biology and cancer biology, using both zebrafish and human pluripotent stem cell models of melanoma. Dr. White is an accomplished and decorated scientist, whose commitment to scientific discovery is rooted in building collaborative and creative research communities – which he knows Science& meaningfully amplifies.
He’s looking forward to:
Using communication to bring scientists together and engage better with the public.
Workshop Spotlight:
KEEP YOUR COOL - the workshop he wanted when he was coming up.
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Our Partners
The Clearing Collective
Science& partnered with Philadelphia-based poets Trapeta B. Mayson and Yolanda Wisher, known as The Clearing Collective.
Together, we developed a workshop that uses poetry reflections and prompts to help scientists find their voice and tackle the blank page.
Workshop Collaboration:
WHY CAN’T I WRITE?!
Tyler School of Art & Architecture
Temple University
Science& partnered with an incredible team from the Graphic and Interactive Design Master of Fine Arts program for our naming, branding, website, and the Belonging in Science survey. This team is: Ha Tran, MeiLi Carling, Mike Ray, and Nghi To, supervised by Kelly Holohan.
Notably, MeiLi Carling extended this partnership by collaborating on a workshop that uses graphic design to help scientists make better figures.
Workshop Collaboration:
SHOW OFF YOUR SCIENCE