Kelly Collier

Kelly Collier is an experienced leader in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, currently serving as the Director of Ecosystem Development at LifeX, where efforts focus on fostering an ecosystem for healthcare startups. Additionally, Kelly holds the position of Entrepreneur In Residence at the University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute, mentoring students in startup development. Prior roles include Product Manager and Business Development Manager at UPMC Enterprises, where responsibilities involved enhancing patient-facing technologies and managing corporate partnerships. Kelly also served as CEO of ActivAided Orthotics, developing rehabilitative garments, and has a strong academic background in Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, complemented by internships in research and development.