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.
Jason Maidment, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
20+ years Pharma/Biotech, M&A, IPOs.
Shelly Adams
Chief Commercial Officer
Extensive experience with GLP, GMP, and various biotechnological disciplines.
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.