Josh Lesio

Project Manager, Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap

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Josh Lesio is the project manager for Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap at the Flinn Foundation, where he supports statewide efforts to advance Arizona’s bioscience sector. His work includes coordinating the Roadmap Steering Committee and project teams, tracking progress toward strategic goals, and supporting collaboration among leaders across Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem.

Before joining the Flinn Foundation, Josh served as a program developer at the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI), where he designed educational programs, strategic roadmaps, and resources to support bioscience and deep-tech startups. He also served as co-managing director of Nucleate Arizona, helping connect emerging scientists and entrepreneurs with industry mentors, investors, and commercialization opportunities. Previously, he was a research scientist at VaxSyna, contributing to the development of plant-produced vaccine candidates.

Josh holds a Master of Science in molecular biology from Arizona State University, where his research focused on vaccine development and immunology. He also served as an instructor at ASU, teaching molecular genetics and biotechnology courses. His background spans scientific research, education, and entrepreneurship, bringing together perspectives that support innovation across Arizona.