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Women Of Color In Pharma Hosting Bootcamp
And Networking Conference In Tampa
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) and The WOCIP Founda- tion will be in Tampa this weekend for a Bootcamp and Networking event.
Over six hundred women are ex- pected in downtown Tampa at the Westin Waterside Hotel from Fri- day, March 4, 2022, through Mon- day, March 7, 2022.
WOCIP’s mission is to empower women of color in pharma and the life sciences to excel in their per- sonal and professional development and to transform their pathway and the pathway of others. Women of Color in Pharma's founder is Patri- cia Cornet. Women of Color in Pharma's current Founder, Presi- dent is Dr. Charlotte Jones- Burton.
Dr. Jones-Burton is a sea- soned pharmaceutical executive,
with significant experience leading clinical trial development for multi- ple medicines. She combines her leadership in research and people development with her clinical acu- men in order to positively impact the lives of patients and communi- ties who suffer with chronic dis- eases.
Dr. Jones-Burton earned a medical degree and Master of Sci- ence degree in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, with a con- centration in Clinical Research, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
The WOCIP Foundation is a 501c3 organization under the WOCIP. It was established in 2019 to realize WOCIP’s broader com- munity outreach and create gener- ational change. It aims to serve regional and global communities through programs and partnerships that address educational, economic and health disparities.
ing of the health topics that impact communities of color and become better equipped for allyship and ed- ucation initiatives.
The other days will be full of fun Tampa-based activities and com- munity service as the attendees enjoy the great weather in Tampa.
Sherri Brown, Vice-President of Multicultural Sales and Develop- ment for Visit Tampa Bay, has made it her business to bring more Black meetings and conventions to Tampa Bay.
“We are thrilled to have WOCIP in Tampa Bay!”
DR. CHARLOTTE JONES-BURTON ..co-founder and current president.
The Bootcamp will take place on Friday and will focus on data and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclu- sion) research and development. Through plenaries, workshops, roundtables, and networking, atten- dees will gain a deeper understand-
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