Isamir is currently the Scientific Alliances and Business Engagement Manager at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®; leading efforts to enable the implementation of green chemistry and engineering throughout the global chemical enterprise by working with the ACS GCI Industrial program, engaging stakeholders and other strategic collaborative programs. Extensive scientific background in organic chemistry, medicinal/process/pharmaceutical chemistry, biocatalysis, chemical sourcing and green chemistry. Prior to joining ACS, worked at Neurogen Corporation, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, and consulted for several years, building alliances, managing projects, and developing business with biotechs and Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s). She has also taught organic chemistry courses at Quinnipiac University & University of Connecticut. Over the course of her career, Isamir gained broad experience developing, implementing and promoting innovative technologies while managing projects in cross-functional, multidisciplinary and global team environment.
Isamir holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from University of Connecticut, and a B.S. in Chemistry from University of Puerto Rico. After her Ph.D. she served as a Dreyfus fellow at Connecticut College. She has a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, is a PMP certified and has been an ACS member since 1994.