From Strategy to Science: Lehigh Alumni Shaping the Future of Health
Wednesday, April 29 | 6:00 pm
About the Event
Join the Lehigh Club of Boston and Dean Beth Dolan of the College of Health for a special gathering of the Lehigh community in Boston.
Reconnect with fellow alumni and friends while enjoying an engaging conversation with Lehigh graduates who are making an impact across the health sector. This is a great opportunity to hear about their career paths, gain insights from the field, and connect with others in the Lehigh network.
Panelists:
Rebecca McNamara ’95 P’27, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Operations, Trinity Life Sciences
Michael Panagako ’98, Managing Partner, Ten Feet Tall
Christine Simon ’03, Associate Director, Oncology Accounts and National Field Trainer, Daiichi Sankyo US
Moderator:
Jeffrey Burbank ’86, Chair, College of Health Advisory Council
Event Agenda
6:00 p.m. – Guest arrival and check-in
6:30 p.m. – Welcome remarks by Dean Elizabeth Dolan
6:40 p.m. – Moderated panel discussion
7:30 p.m. – Networking reception continues
8:00 p.m. – Event concludes
Beer and wine generously provided by Ten Feet Tall offices.
Cost: $5 per person
Staff Contact: Brittany Erdman
About Our Panelists and Moderator
Event Details
When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6-8 p.m. Eastern
Location: Ten Feet Tall
Address: 115 Broad Street #2, Boston, MA 02110
RSVP by: Tuesday, April 28
Rebecca McNamara ’95 P’27, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Operations, Trinity Life Sciences
Rebecca McNamara is the CFO and COO of Trinity Life Sciences, a global tech-enabled services firm providing high-impact strategy, insights, and analytics to life sciences organizations. Trinity’s products and services help optimize decision making at every stage of the commercial life cycle.
Michael Panagako ’98, Managing Partner, Ten Feet Tall
Michael Panagako is a managing partner at Ten Feet Tall, a branding, marketing, and advertising agency headquartered in Boston. His agency has extensive experience developing and activating health care and life science brands in addition to a deep portfolio in banking, real estate, and professional services.
Christine Simon ’03, Associate Director, Oncology Accounts and National Field Trainer, Daiichi Sankyo US
Christine Simon is an associate director of oncology accounts and national field trainer at Daiichi Sankyo US, specializing in market access for innovative oncology therapies across multiple cancer types. With over 20 years of experience in the Boston health care market, she has partnered with leading institutions and launched several first-in-class therapies, including Enhertu, Vanflyta, Cosela, Jardiance, Pradaxa, and Praxbind, while leading contract strategy for Injectafer.
Jeffrey Burbank ’86, Chair, College of Health Advisory Council
Jeff Burbank was chief executive officer and a director of NxStage Medical since he founded the company in 1998. He led NxStage from its inception, guiding it through all of its developmental phases to the successful initiation and rapid growth of commercial activities to revenue of over one-half billion dollars. He retired after the multi-billion-dollar sale and integration of NxStage to Fresenius Medical Care. He is a strategic operator that brings entrepreneurial skill, leadership, and technical experience.
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