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Christy Kahana

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Founder and CEO at Claria Partners
📍 Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Christy Kahana is the Founder and CEO of Claria Partners, an energetic learning and development professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in the biotech and medical device industries. Holding a Masters degree from Wilmington University, she is described by colleagues as creative, passionate, and a true professional.

Originally from outside Philadelphia, Christy moved to Boston for a temporary work assignment over a decade ago and has made it her home. A mother to twin children, she founded her company in part to have more flexibility for her family, successfully making the leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship.

As a high school student, Christy was recognized in the 1994 "Whos Who Among American High School Students" for her achievements in sports, specifically cheerleading.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
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Leadership in Biotech
Her firm specializes in developing leaders within the biotech and medical device sectors. She also serves on the Board of Advisors for Life Science Cares.
Talent Development
Her entire career, both in corporate HR roles at companies like Genzyme and as a founder, has focused on creating employee development and coaching solutions.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Founder and CEO
Claria Partners
5-2016 - 2-2017
Director, HRBP and Talent Acquisition
HeartWare Inc
8-2014 - 5-2016
Associate Director, Human Resources
HeartWare Inc
5-2013 - 7-2014
Associate Director, Human Resources
Genzyme: A Sanofi Company
5-2012 - 5-2013
Manager, Talent Management
Genzyme: A Sanofi Company
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Education
2001 - 2002
Masters of Science
Wilmington University
1997 - 2001
Bachelor's
Goldey-Beacom College
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