CHAIR-ELECT
GIBBS
GREGLYNN GIBBS, Lead Research Associate, Neuroscience Platforms, Roche Innovation Center Philadelphia
Education: BS Life Science, The Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA, 2005
Professional Positions: The Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA, 2009-2021; The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2008-2009; Tower Health, Reading, PA, 2007-2008; Centocor, Malvern, PA, 2005-2007; Covance, 2002-2005
Honors and Professional Societies: American Chemical Society
Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Outreach Volunteer of the Year, 2021; Penn State Berks Student Organization Advisor of the Year, 2014; Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Volunteer of the Year, 2013; John Romano Faculty/Staff Diversity Recognition Award, 2013
ACS Membership: 2009; Philadelphia Section, 2022; Lehigh Valley Section 2009
National Participation: Women Chemists of Color (Fall Webinar Speaker) 2024; Committee on Community Activities (CCA), 2020-2023; ACS Career Consultant, 2014-Present; ACS Science Coaches Program, 2014-2015; Committee on Technician Affairs 2014-2015; Undergraduate Programs Advisory Board, 2013-2015 (Fall 2014 National Meeting Undergraduate Program Chair, 2014)
Regional Participation: Mid Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM) 2025 Career Panel Speaker; Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM) 2017 Organizing Committee, Publicity Chair, Website Designer, 2015-2018
Local Section Participation: Philadelphia Section Committee on Minority Affairs Chair, 2024-2025; Lehigh Valley Section Membership Chair, 2020-2023; Lehigh Valley Section Public Relations Chair, 2012-2018; Lehigh Valley Section Chair, 2015-2016; Lehigh Valley Section Chair Elect, 2014-2015
Statement: I am excited to run for Chair-Elect of the Philadelphia Local Section, a section with a vibrant history that has made significant contributions to Chemistry and across the sciences since 1899! Over the past year, I have had the honor of representing the section as both a Consultant on the Careers Committee and Chair of the Committee on Minority Affairs.
My goals for the section are to increase membership involvement, membership, and increase our outreach efforts. While Philadelphia has a rich history in Chemistry, it has become an industry hub for pharmaceuticals, the life sciences, and gene therapy, earning the moniker of “Cellicon Valley.” I would like to increase our membership by serving as a resource and by providing support for the professionals in our area, especially those who have experienced job loss. I would also like to connect the professionals in our section with undergraduate and graduate students, so they can learn about the variety of companies an career possibilities in our area. We also have opportunities to serve our K-12 students by partnering with established organizations to inspire more kids toward science. We can use our history, knowledge, and experience to grow together.
VAZQUEZ-LOPEZ
ANDRES VAZQUEZ-LOPEZ, Research Scientist, Adesis Inc.
Education: BS Chemistry, Lebanon Valley College, 2018; Ph.D Chemistry, Temple University, 2023
Professional Positions: Research scientist, Adesis Inc., Wilmington, DE (June 2023 – Present)
Honors and Professional Societies: Merck Research Award for Underrepresented Chemist of Color, American Chemical Society (ACS); Alliance in Science and Engineering (ADSE) – Fundraising Coordinator; Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
ACS Membership: 2017; Philadelphia Local Section (2019 – Present)
Local Section Participation: YCC Co-Chair, 2025-Current; ACS Board of Directors, 2023-2025
Statement: I am grateful for my nomination as Chair-Elect of the Philadelphia Local Section. Since I was graduate student from 2018 to 2023, I have been involved in ACS events such as presenting at YCC poster sessions, career consultations, and local seminars. I have now been officially a member of the section from 2023 to present serving on the board.
Since joining the local section, I have served on its board and gained insight into its current offerings. Additionally, I have been involved with restoring YCC and serving as Co-Chair for 2025 and had the privilege of hosting the 2025 Fall Poster Symposium, which attracted over 90 registered attendees and more than 50 poster presenters ranging from undergraduates to graduate students, alongside numerous industrial scientists serving as mentors.
My vision for the section is to increase programming aimed at underrepresented and first-generation scientists. I believe that bringing early career scientists from diverse backgrounds as panel speakers and mentors will provide invaluable guidance to students as they pursue their career paths. I look forward to continuing my collaboration with the Philadelphia local section committees to organize events and symposiums that promote diversity in chemistry and encourage underrepresented groups to pursue advanced degrees, academic roles, and careers in industry.
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