Our Team

Our Team

Meet part of the team that makes Likarda great.
Lisa Stehno-Bittel, PhD

Lisa Stehno-Bittel, PhD

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Over 25 years in cell biology and therapies. And 20 years in business.

Karthik Ramachandran, PhD

Karthik Ramachandran, PhD

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

Bioengineer, co-inventor of CSS.

Joe Suarez

Joe Suarez

Chief Financial Officer

25+ years of progressive experience in finance and operations for bio and life sciences.

Stephen Harrington, PhD

Stephen Harrington, PhD

Director of Cell and Hydrogel Formulation

Bioengineer, Six Sigma certified, inventor of core technologies.

Francis Karanu, PhD

Francis Karanu, PhD

Director of Cell Therapy R&D

Over 22 years in stem cell biology including diabetes application.

Aldyn Wildey

Aldyn Wildey

R&D Scientist and Lab Supervisor

Experienced in stem cell biology and QA/QC.

Donald Muathe, MSc

Donald Muathe, MSc

QA Supervisor and Sr. Analytical Chemist

20+ years in pharma validation, auditing and QC/QA & compliance.