Andrea Baillo
About Andrea Baillo
Andrea Baillo serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Open Book Extracts in Roxboro, North Carolina, where he has worked since 2023. He has a robust background in research and development, having held various positions at Green Thumb Industries and Open Book Extracts, and holds a PhD in Cancer Biology from Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Work at Open Book Extracts
Andrea Baillo currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Open Book Extracts, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees scientific initiatives and drives product innovation within the company. Prior to this, she was the Vice President of Research and Product Innovation at Open Book Extracts from 2021 to 2023. Her work focuses on advancing the company's research capabilities and ensuring high-quality product development.
Previous Experience at Green Thumb Industries
Before joining Open Book Extracts, Andrea Baillo worked at Green Thumb Industries (GTI) in various capacities. She served as Senior Director of Research & Development, Quality for a brief period in 2021. Prior to that, she was the Director of Research and Development and Quality from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Lab Director at GTI from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to the company's research and quality assurance efforts.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Baillo earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Wayne State University School of Medicine, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cancer Biology and Molecular Cell Biology from 2006 to 2011. Her academic background is complemented by her extensive experience in the alternative medicine industry, particularly in cannabis manufacturing, as well as her industrial experience in the food and beverage sector.
Research and Development Background
Andrea Baillo has a robust background in research and development, with significant experience in sensory evaluation and analytical chemistry. Her expertise extends to microbiology and tissue culture, which supports her innovative approaches in product development. She has worked as a Graduate Research Scientist at Wayne State University School of Medicine from 2006 to 2011 and as a Post-doctoral Fellow at Eastern Virginia Medical School from 2012 to 2013.