Barbara S. Schilberg, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Damm, M.D., Venture Partner

Hal Broderson, M.D., Investment Consultant

Marie Lindner, M.D., Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Venture Partner

Marnie McCoy, Program Manager

Ellen Semple, M.B.A., Director, Marketing and Communications

Robert P. Driscoll, Director of Finance

Ellen Semple, M.B.A., Director, Marketing and Communications

Ms. Semple heads marketing and corporate communications initiatives with BioAdvance. She develops and directs communications strategy, media relations, collateral development, web initiatives, special event and program development, and community outreach for BioAdvance. In addition Ms. Semple provides communications planning assistance to BioAdvance portfolio companies. Portfolio assistance includes branding advice and support, media outreach, collateral and web development, and other related assistance. She has over 18 year' experience in strategic marketing and communications with startup life science technology firms, global management consultancies, and marketing agencies.

Previously, Ms. Semple led the global marketing efforts for two emerging, privately-held life sciences firms -- gaining experience building successful strategic communications plans around IPO and M&A activities.  Ms. Semple received undergraduate degrees from Pennsylvania State University and Rowan University (cum laude) and an MBA from West Chester University.