Our Team
Meet part of the team that makes Likarda great.
Dr. Stella Vnook
Chief Executive Officer
Over 25 years of experience in the pharma industry.
Lisa Stehno-Bittel, PhD
President & Founder
Over 25 years in cell biology and therapies. And 20 years in business.
Karthik Ramachandran, PhD
Chief Business Officer & Founder
Bioengineer, co-inventor of CSS.
Joe Suarez
Chief Financial Officer
25+ years of progressive experience in finance and operations for bio and life sciences.
Stephen Harrington, PhD
Director of Cell and Hydrogel Formulation
Bioengineer, Six Sigma certified, inventor of core technologies.
Francis Karanu, PhD
Director of Cell Therapy R&D
Over 22 years in stem cell biology including diabetes application.
Aldyn Wildey
R&D Scientist and Lab Supervisor
Experienced in stem cell biology and QA/QC.
Donald Muathe, MSc
QA Supervisor and Sr. Analytical Chemist
20+ years in pharma validation, auditing and QC/QA & compliance.