Sara Parigian is co-founder and director at LifeSci Events, where she has established herself as a leading expert in organizing impactful events for companies within the life sciences industry. With an extensive background and wealth of industry knowledge, Sara works closely with clients, leveraging her expertise to develop and execute robust event strategies. Her primary focus is on delivering exceptional client service and driving business development initiatives. Since joining the LifeSci team in 2018, Sara has successfully orchestrated a wide range of corporate events, including influential key opinion leader gatherings, dynamic research and development days, engaging commercial events, and thought-provoking conferences. Through her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to excellence, Sara consistently ensures that each event is a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Sara received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing from University of South Carolina. This academic foundation, combined with her practical experience, equips her with a unique skill set to navigate the intersection of business and science effectively. With her unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results and her ability to forge strong client relationships, Sara continues to drive LifeSci Events forward as a trusted partner for companies seeking impactful event solutions within the life sciences realm.

Maria Sanchez, Associate on the LifeSci Events team, works with LifeSci’s clients and research team to plan, organize, and execute investor events. Prior to joining LifeSci, Maria worked at numerous labs affiliated with Boston College leveraging her skills in machine learning and the biological sciences to develop predictive models related to cognitive decline.

Maria graduated from Boston College in 2024 and holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Neuroscience and Accounting for Consulting.

Tara Sobierajski, Sr. Manager of Client Success of LifeSci Events, works with LifeSci’s clients and research team to plan, organize, and execute KOL events. Prior to joining LifeSci in 2019, Tara worked at Celgene Corporation on the Digital Communications team as well as the Global Pricing and Market Access team. During her time at Celgene, Tara co-led technology development for a Pricing and Market Access Launch Readiness tool, helping 15+ countries and product teams with the technology to keep track of their deliverables across the Hematology/Oncology space. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Siena College.

Wilson Hafner is a Manager of KOL Events and Strategy on the LifeSci Events team, where she works with LifeSci’s clients and research team to plan, organize, and execute investor events. Prior to joining LifeSci, Wilson served as the Chief of Staff and Head of Marketing at a healthcare technology startup, working alongside the CEO to manage strategic initiatives and scale operations. Wilson graduated from Dartmouth College in 2022 and holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Government (Modified with Economics and Philosophy).