Alysha Merali
About Alysha Merali
Alysha Merali is a Business Development Associate at Virogin Biotech Ltd, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Economics from the University of Waterloo and has experience in various roles including web analysis and instructional technology support.
Current Role at Virogin Biotech
Alysha Merali has been serving as a Business Development Associate at Virogin Biotech Ltd since 2019. In this role, she focuses on identifying growth opportunities and building relationships within the biotechnology sector. Her responsibilities include market analysis, strategic planning, and supporting the company's business initiatives. Based in Vancouver, Canada, she contributes to Virogin's mission of advancing innovative biotechnological solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Alysha Merali completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology and Economics at the University of Waterloo from 2014 to 2019. During her studies, she served as a Science Ambassador for the Honours Biotechnology and Economics program, promoting the integration of science and business. Prior to this, she achieved her high school diploma at Burnaby Mountain Secondary School from 2011 to 2014 and at Nairobi Academy from 2002 to 2011.
Professional Experience
Alysha Merali has accumulated diverse professional experience across various roles. She worked as a Web Analyst at SchoolMessenger for three months in 2016 and served as an Instructional Technology Support Assistant at Humber College for another three months in the same year. In 2017, she was a Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo for three months. Additionally, she held the position of Analyst, Dealer Network Development at Nissan Motor Corporation for seven months in 2018. Throughout her career, she gained 20 months of work experience through a co-op program across four different industries.
Contributions to University of Waterloo
At the University of Waterloo, Alysha Merali held the position of Public Relations Executive for the annual Science and Business Fusion Conference. In this role, she was responsible for promoting the event and facilitating communication between stakeholders. Her involvement in this conference reflects her commitment to bridging the gap between scientific research and business practices.