Students & Recent Grads Roundtable

The T2B Students & Recent Grads Roundtable connects aspiring biopharma communicators with the knowledge, tools, and community they need to succeed in this specialized industry. This roundtable provides resources and programming that benefit not only early-career professionals but also the broader T2B community by fostering an understanding of and support for the next generation of talent in our field.

Roundtable objectives

Provide insights into diverse career opportunities within biopharma communications, highlighting practical steps to enter and advance in these specialized roles.
Develop programming that addresses skills often learned on the job, including project management, client etiquette, and industry-specific communications strategies.
Create opportunities for mentorship, networking, and collaboration between emerging talent and senior leaders to build a stronger, more connected community.
Offer engaging, interactive programming such as workshops, panels, and resource guides that deliver both foundational knowledge and practical skills tailored to the unique challenges of biopharma communications.

Why join

Play a leading role in shaping a future for greater collaboration, excellence, and innovation among rising T2B professionals.
Create materials and programming that will not only benefit your growth and development, but also students and young professionals for generations to come.
Network with enthusiastic leaders who are passionate and driven in the biotech/pharma communications industry.
Receive complimentary Student Pro membership to T2B. Thanks to the generosity of Geoff Curtis and Marshall Curtis Communications, the five selected students and recent graduates for this roundtable will receive a complimentary T2B Student Pro membership.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

Be passionate about communications/media/journalism/marketing in the life sciences.
Be a recent grad or current student (Associate, Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D., Certification).
Have the capacity to volunteer 3-5 hours a month to plan quarterly Student and Recent Grad events and create monthly resources for the T2B community.
Participate in monthly team meetings.
Be open to learning and developing new or foundational skills in the industry.

Co-Chair

Mikel Legette

Aspiring Biopharma Communicator + Junior Account Manager

Healthcare Consultancy Group (OHG)

Co-Chair

Parker Smith

Student

Brigham Young University

Executive Sponsor

Lori Lennon

Founder and CEO

Thinkubator Media

Roundtable members

Grace Chiappetta-Uberti

Student

Boston University

Ali Chou

Research Scientist

X-Chem, Inc.

Lillian Ercanbrack

Student

Brigham Young University

Emilie Fierle

Recent Graduate

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Lindsay Ryan

Student

University of California, Berkeley

Apply

Applications are closed and will reopen in March 2026. Each member term is for one calendar year.

“T2B plays a pivotal role by offering young professionals developmental opportunities, including mentorship, skills/capacity-building engagements, and access to industry thought leaders. We’re fostering and forging a supportive community and a dynamic environment where T2B can empower young professionals to grow, innovate, and lead in the biopharma communications field while advancing their careers and keeping abreast of industry trends.”

Mikel Legette

Junior Account Manager, Healthcare Consultancy Group (OHG)

“Joining this roundtable and ticket to biotech will expand the horizons you can reach in your career. T2B gives graduating students a leg up in skills development and networking opportunities that make early career goals more attainable!”

Parker Smith

Brigham Young University, Class of 2025