Our Team
Meet part of the team that makes Likarda great.
![Team-on-three A team effort with all hands in together](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Team-on-three.webp)
![Dr. Stella Vnook](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stella-Headshot.jpg)
Dr. Stella Vnook
Chief Executive Officer
Over 25 years of experience in the pharma industry.
![Lisa Stehno-Bittel, PhD](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Lisa-Headshot.png)
Lisa Stehno-Bittel, PhD
President & Founder
Over 25 years in cell biology and therapies. And 20 years in business.
![Jason Maidment, MBA](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Likarda-headshot-J-Maidment.jpg)
Jason Maidment, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
20+ years Pharma/Biotech, M&A, IPOs.
![Shelly Adams](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Likarda-headshot-Shelly-Adams.jpg)
Shelly Adams
Chief Commercial Officer
Extensive experience with GLP, GMP, and various biotechnological disciplines.
![Stephen Harrington, PhD](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Stephen-Headshot.png)
Stephen Harrington, PhD
Director of Cell and Hydrogel Formulation
Bioengineer, Six Sigma certified, inventor of core technologies.
![Francis Karanu, PhD](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Francis-Headshot-1.png)
Francis Karanu, PhD
Director of Cell Therapy R&D
Over 22 years in stem cell biology including diabetes application.
![Aldyn Wildey](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Aldyn-Headshot.png)
Aldyn Wildey
R&D Scientist and Lab Supervisor
Experienced in stem cell biology and QA/QC.
![Donald Muathe, MSc](https://likarda.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Donald-Headshot.png)
Donald Muathe, MSc
QA Supervisor and Sr. Analytical Chemist
20+ years in pharma validation, auditing and QC/QA & compliance.