Cara Barnes is a Senior Program Officer at VentureWell, where she supports science and technology innovators. With a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, she manages programs and strategic partnerships focused on early-stage entrepreneurship, especially in climatetech and medtech, drawing on her background in global health diagnostics.
She actively fosters collaboration between startups and major corporations, having represented VentureWells partnership with Qualcomm at the National STEM Festival.
Cara Barnes
Senior Program Officer at VentureWell
Greater Boston, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Early-Stage Innovation
Her work at VentureWell is centered on nurturing science and tech innovators through funding, mentorship, and training programs like the E-Team Program.
Climatetech Solutions
She actively supports climatetech founders, highlighting VentureWell's partnerships with organizations like Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space.
Medtech Investment
Promotes programs like Aspire Medtech to help startups in the medical technology space connect with active investors and secure funding.
Media Appearances
Our Staff - VentureWell. Featured in VentureWell
Work History
6-2021
Senior Program Officer at VentureWell
12-2015 - 6-2021
Program Officer, Global at VentureWell
1-2014 - 7-2015
Research Scientist at Diagnostics For All
11-2012 - 12-2013
Research Associate at Diagnostics For All
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Austin College
Master of Public Health (MPH) from The Johns Hopkins University
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Location : Greater Boston, United States
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Designation : Senior Program Officer at VentureWell
