Priscilla J. Guevara
About Priscilla J. Guevara
Priscilla J. Guevara is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Science, where she leads investment structuring and capital formation efforts. She has extensive experience in finance and investment, having held leadership roles at various firms and co-founding initiatives to support women in private equity.
Work at SWIPE (Senior Women in Private Equity) Network
Priscilla J. Guevara is a Co-Founder of the Senior Women in Private Equity (SWIPE) Network, a role she has held since 2014. The organization focuses on supporting and promoting women in the private equity industry. Guevara has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the representation of women in finance and investment sectors. Her leadership in SWIPE reflects her commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the industry.
Current Role at Science Ventures
Guevara currently serves as a Co-Founder and General Partner at Science, where she leads structuring and capital formation efforts for investment vehicles. Since 2021, she has been instrumental in managing partnerships and communications on behalf of Science Ventures. Her role includes overseeing co-invest follow-on strategies and contributing to the growth of the firm's investment portfolio.
Education and Expertise
Priscilla J. Guevara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from UC Santa Barbara. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School. Additionally, she participated in the UC Education Abroad Program in Siena, Italy, where she studied Language and Culture. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance and investment management.
Professional Experience in Finance
Guevara has held various significant positions in the finance industry. She worked as a Director at Muzinich & Co from 2015 to 2016 and at James Caird Asset Management from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as an MBA Consultant at Whispr Group and SEVENROOMS. Her experience spans across Wall Street, where she contributed to the management of over $10 billion in assets. She has also been involved with ZX Ventures, Anheuser-Busch's corporate venture capital arm.
Community Involvement and Personal Interests
In addition to her professional roles, Guevara is actively involved in community initiatives. She serves on the development committee of the James Beard Foundation and has previously been on the board of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's NYC Chapter. Her personal interests include transcendental meditation and hot athletic yoga. She is also a Level I Certified Master Sommelier, showcasing her dedication to personal growth and diverse interests.