PDA West Coast Chapter

PDA West Coast Chapter Mission

The PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC) plays a vital role as the premier organization for the San Francisco Bay Area's biopharma industry professionals. The PDA WCC was founded 35 years ago in 1989, with its mission of connecting people, science, and regulation. We strive to promote and enhance knowledge within the sciences and technologies, develop programs and other activities designed to meet local and/or global needs consistent with PDA's mission and objectives.

WCC PDA is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization run by volunteers, and without sponsorship, we would not be able to provide valuable educational and social networking events to our membership. As PDA members, you can connect the chapter with companies that would like to become WCC PDA Sponsors, a unique opportunity for vendor/service companies to strengthen their brand image, increase their visibility, and gain access to leaders of the San Francisco Bay Life-Science Community.

Please welcome the following new and returning officers:

• President: Yashu Sarna
• President-Elect: Rick Tao
  
• Secretary: Deirdre Killebrew
  
• Treasurer: Alaina Graham
• Marketing Officer: Autumn Lee

Check out our upcoming events for 2025!

2025 Event Calendar

WCC PDA Statement On Inclusions And Diversity

Get Involved

We encourage you to become involved in our chapter by attending the PDA West Coast Chapter Board / Volunteer Monthly Meetings. We have an active group of volunteers that make great chapter activities happen. We encourage you to become involved in our chapter by attending our Board / Volunteer Monthly Meetings meetings as well as our events (see schedule listed under the Chapter Events calendar).

At these Monthly Board/Volunteer meetings, we determine our meeting themes, discuss/approve speakers, arrange resources, review volunteer opportunities, and guide the organization to meet member and sponsor needs. These meetings are generally held from 5 to 6 p.m. PST on the third Tuesday* of every month.

*Please note, individual meetings may be moved due to scheduling conflicts, holidays, etc.

Please contact Yashu Sarna (Chapter President) or any of the Officers/Board Members for more information about Chapter Board / Planning Meetings, and volunteer opportunities. For more information and to stay tuned with the PDA West Coast Chapter, follow us on LinkedIn

Student Chapter

San Francisco Bay Area

What's in your future? Maybe you've already mapped out your career in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or maybe you are just getting started. Either way, joining a professional Society like PDA is a great way to help you realize your career goals.

When it comes to landing a job, it's often about "who you know". Your PDA Student Membership will give you the leading edge in a competitive market by allowing you access to an extensive network of potential employers.

Each PDA Student Chapter is sponsored by the local PDA Chapter, which provides valuable support in the form of Industry and Faculty Advisors to mentor students.

If you are thinking about becoming a PDA Student Member, your local PDA Chapter is a great place to start. Local PDA Chapter members can answer your questions about PDA membership and give you first-hand information about the benefits. Contact today your local PDA Chapter at rsvp@wccpda.org.

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