Michelle A. Youngers
About Michelle A. Youngers
Michelle A. Youngers is a Co-Founder and Director on the Board of Directors at ScienceMedia, Inc., with over 30 years of experience in financial and operational strategies for early-stage companies. She has held various leadership roles, including President and CEO at ScienceMedia, and currently serves on multiple advisory boards, including Consuli_Inc.
Work at ScienceMedia
Michelle A. Youngers has been a significant figure at ScienceMedia, Inc. since its inception in 2001. She served as President and CEO from 2001 to 2011, followed by her role as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2016. Currently, she holds the position of Co-founder and Director on the Board of Directors. Her leadership spanned over 16 years as President, contributing to the company's growth and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Michelle A. Youngers earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the University of San Diego. She possesses over 30 years of experience in financial and operational strategies, particularly in early-stage, high-growth companies. Her expertise includes developing management strategies that leverage team diversity and individual strengths.
Background
Michelle A. Youngers has a diverse professional background, including her role as Chief Accounting Officer at Alanex Corp from 1994 to 1998. She has also been involved with the University of California San Diego as a member of the Dean's Leadership Council for the Division of Physical Sciences from 2008 to 2021. Additionally, she has served in various capacities with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, including President of the San Diego Chapter.
Current Roles and Involvement
Currently, Michelle A. Youngers is an Advisory Board Member at Consuli_Inc. since 2021 and serves as a consultant for Orphagen Pharmaceuticals since 2018. She has been a member of the San Diego Angel Conference since 2018, contributing to the investment community in the Greater San Diego Area. Her involvement with Consuli focuses on strategic engagement for their AI-based technology platform, Windfall.
Achievements and Leadership
Michelle A. Youngers has held various leadership roles throughout her career. She served as the Mentoring Program Lead for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association from 2014 to 2017 and as an Advisory Board Member from 2020 to 2021. She is also a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and has trained in Builder Talents, showcasing her commitment to operational strategies and talent management.