Neekta Hamidi of Ignite to be featured at DallasMeetup

Apr 25

📣 Just Announced 📣

DallasMeetup is pleased to announce that Neekta Hamidi, Head of Programs & Partnerships at Ignite, is our latest Featured Networker to debut for DallasMeetup at Backyard Dallas! 🥳

Neekta Hamidi is the Head of Partnerships and Programs, North Texas for Ignite Healthcare, where she strengthens Ignite’s presence and impact in the region through strategic partnerships, fundraising, and event coordination -- including Ignite's upcoming Golden Ticket Pitch competition on May 8 at Pegasus Park.

Neekta has a background at the intersection of science, policy, and innovation, with cross-sector experiences at Ginkgo Bioworks, Schmidt Futures, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

With advanced degrees in science policy and public health from Arizona State University and Johns Hopkins University, and a foundation in biomedical engineering, Neekta bridges the worlds of research, strategy, and social impact.

Now based in Dallas, along with building out Ignite’s regional presence, she advises biotech innovators and develops strategy for Texas' bioeconomy ecosystem as an independent consultant. Make plans to meet Neekta and her team May 1st! Register here.

DallasMeetup is supported by Vela Wood, Workbox, Dr Delphinium, Myngly, Way to Work Productions and The Drake Studios.