Allison Ko, Womble Bond Dickinson Take Part in SCbio Women in Life Sciences Breakfast
Jan 16 2025
The Women in Life Sciences Breakfast, held at Main Street Labs in Greenville and sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson, brought together SCbio members to empower female leaders in the life sciences industry. Womble Partner Allison Ko organized the firm’s participation in the event and offered a welcome to attendees.
Featuring Sheila Dela Cruz, corporate manager at Poly-Med Inc., the event focused on career growth and creating supportive networks. Dela Cruz shared her inspiring career journey and leadership insights, emphasizing curiosity, resilience, and the importance of embracing discomfort for progress. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions, gaining practical advice to advance their careers while fostering a strong community of women in life sciences.
"I have always learned so much from other women in STEM, whether to be through sharing our collective experiences or allowing ourselves to be vulnerable with each other, and the breakfast today was the perfect way to continue that shared learning,” Ko said. “Thank you to SCbio for organizing such a fantastic breakfast series, and thank you to my firm, Womble Bond Dickinson, for supporting these invaluable opportunities to connect."