Chonnettia Jones, Ph.D., is President and Executive Director of Addgene, a nonprofit biorepository committed to accelerating scientific discovery and innovation by providing researchers worldwide with expertly curated, high-quality biological materials and educational resources that enable reproducible and efficient research.
A scientist by training, Chonnettia has built a career at the intersection of research, strategy, and public good.
She has held senior leadership roles across mission-driven organizations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom that support world-class science and health research.
At Michael Smith Health Research BC, she led strategic initiatives and funding programs designed to translate research excellence into measurable health impact across British Columbia.
Previously, at the Wellcome Trust, she led the evaluation of large-scale global health research investments.
At the Janelia Research Campus of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, she managed an international collaborative program that developed innovative tools to address complex challenges in biomedical research.
Chonnettia holds a PhD in biochemistry, cell, and developmental biology from Emory University.
She serves on a number of international science and technology advisory boards and is an outspoken advocate for the ways in which research, research systems and research culture can be made more effective, equitable and inclusive.
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This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.
