Members
Grant Gangeness
Principal R&D Engineer - Edwards Lifesciences
Grant Gangeness is an experienced biomedical engineer with 8 years of new product development experience, specifically designing and developing aortic and mitral valve replacement technologies for the U.S. and European markets. As a Principal R&D Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine, CA), Grant is a proven innovator with 4 issued patents and 10+ patents pending. He is currently responsible for three product iterations of a mitral valve replacement system, where a patient’s diseased, native mitral valve is replaced with a bioprosthetic mitral valve. This procedure can be completed without the need for open heart surgery and is an important unmet need clinically, with a potential market opportunity of $10B+. In addition, Grant has commercial product launch experience, where he has supported product launches in hospitals across the U.S. and Europe, serving as a trusted partner for marketing and clinical functions.
Grant is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN), where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree. Today, Grant is pursuing his MBA at the UCSD Rady School of Management as a part of the weekend cohort, where he intends to graduate in May 2025. In his spare time, Grant enjoys downhill skiing with friends in the Sierras and Utah, running, cycling, hiking, visiting family in Minnesota, and camping in the Sierras with his wife, Alex and dog, Piper.
Vistage on Campus – Flex 25
Dani Xing
Product Manager - TriLink BioTechnologies
As a Product Manager at TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences, Dani leverages her MSHS degree in Regulatory Affairs and expertise in biotechnology to develop and launch innovative products and solutions for the biopharma industry. With over nine years of work experience in various roles, she’s gained valuable skills in business development, strategic marketing, and strategy. She’s contributed to the growth and success of Phenomenex, Agela, and Endo Pharmaceuticals, by working with cross-functional teams, building strong customer relationships, and delivering high-quality results. Dani is passionate about advancing the field of biopharma and enhancing the lives of patients and consumers.
Vistage on Campus – Flex 25
Efren Sandoval
VP, Operations - Helix
Efren Sandoval is currently Vice President of Operations at Helix. He is an expert in running a high-complexity and high-throughput clinical sequencing lab. His colleagues are impressed by by his technical skills, out-of-the-box thinking, and his deep understanding of the lab processes. In 2021 and 2022, he contributed to two publications on SARS-CoV-2 in the United States.
Efren is a California State Certified-Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) and a National Certification-Laboratory Specialist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP).
Vistage on Campus – Flex 25
Sabrina Selway
Sales Director - Cosmo Bio USA
With over 15 years of experience in a diverse array of academic and industry research and sales roles, Sabrina enjoys growing as an active contributor to scientific research and education. Her responsibilities currently comprise of international distribution management and specialized product management. She is a creative, positive, self-motivated communicator and volunteers her time at the EUSD Farm Lab as well as Girl Scouts San Diego.
Vistage on Campus – Flex 25
Hashim Kamakhi
Founder & CEO - White Space
Hashim is a seasoned entrepreneur recognized for his role in establishing impactful organizations. In 2015, Hashim founded White Space, a hospitality-based company that swiftly expanded to six locations in Saudi Arabia’s western region, serving as a leading office solutions provider for freelancers, startups, corporates, and SMEs. White Space currently employs more than 60 people, serves more than 10,000 clients, and operates in 10 locations. Additionally, he is a Board Member of Naseem, a company focused on providing a last-mile delivery solution for products that require a temperature-controlled environment, a niche that is underserved in the Saudi logistics market.
Hashim’s academic credentials include a master’s degree from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and an engineering degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW-Sydney, Australia). He holds a certificate in entrepreneurship from Johnson’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (Cornell University) and is an accredited SME consultant (ASMEC) since 2018.
Vistage on Campus – Flex 25
Clint Marsh
Director of Marketing & Technology Innovation - Continuing Life
Clint Marsh, who joined the Continuing Life team in 2016, offers invaluable operational support to both the marketing and information technology teams. In his capacity as the Director of Marketing & Technology Innovation, he exercises leadership, provides oversight, and adeptly manages a range of initiatives. Clint plays a pivotal role in guiding and shaping the marketing efforts for residential living across various Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). In addition, he is responsible for evaluating the ever-evolving technological requirements of the business and collaborates with management to devise and execute strategies to meet these dynamic needs.
Mr. Marsh is a graduate of the University of California in San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Cognitive Science. His educational journey also led him to New College, Oxford (United Kingdom), where he focused on International Politics, and he further enriched his academic experience by studying the Spanish language and Latin American politics at ITESO – Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara.
Vistage on Campus – Flex 25