Michelle Ottey, PhD, HCLD is a Philadelphia native, and completed a post doctoral fellowship at University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine in Genetics from Thomas Jefferson University. She transitioned from research science to science management and joined Fairfax Cryobank in June 2006, eventually becoming the Lab Director. Michelle dedicated fifteen years to building a strong, effective, and efficient team with Fairfax Cryobank while serving on the Medical Advisory Board and as the Spokesperson for Cryobank. Michelle joined CIC Labs + Innovation Campus in Philadelphia in January 2022 as the Managing Director. She oversees external relationship building, strategic planning, and supports the thriving life science labs and greater Philadelphia Life Science Ecosystem.