Our LeadershipMeet the Team Powering Likarda, Inc.
At the heart of Likarda is a team of seasoned leaders and scientists harnessing decades of industry experience to turn cutting-edge cell and hydrogel technologies into real-world therapeutic advances.
Dr Stella Vnook
CEOWith 25+ years in pharma leadership, Stella steers our strategic vision.
Lisa Stehno-Bittel, PhD
President & FounderA pioneer in cell biology with 20+ years in translational science and business.
Jason Maidment, MBA
CFOVeteran of M&A and IPO execution—over 20 years in biotech finance.
Shelly Adams
Chief Commercial OfficerA biotech commercial expert driving partner success across GLP and GMP programs.
Dr. Stephen Harrington
Director, Cell & Hydrogel FormulationInventor of CSS®, certified Six Sigma bioengineer.
Dr. Francis Karanu
Director, Cell Therapy R&DBrings 22+ years in stem cell biology with a focus on metabolic applications.
Dr. Jordan Hunt
Head of Product InnovationFormulation expert versed in API stability and dosage design.
Donald Muathe, MSc
Director of Quality ControlEnsures quality, compliance, and manufacturing precision.
Why Our Team Stands Out
Together, our leadership blends cross-functional R&D, commercial execution, and regulatory rigor—creating a powerful engine for translating your molecule or cell therapy from concept into scalable, market-ready platforms.
Next Step
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