About us

Allison is a microbiologist who specializes in working with environmental samples and non-model organisms. Her background in isolating bacteria, fungi, and algae from plant and soil samples has given her a deep appreciation for the diversity of microscopic life that exists just out of sight. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Bianca is a microbial ecologist who specializes in microbial interactions and the mechanisms by which they impact biogeochemical processes. She is passionate about probing into the diversity of microbial populations and harnessing their potential for novel applications in biotechnology. She holds a B.S. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Environmental Life Sciences from Arizona State University.

Sam is passionate about cleaning and protecting our environment through innovative site remediation technology and pollution control. From Wentworth Institute of Technology, she holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus in Environmental Engineering. Her journey in pursuing an environmental career includes over 5 years of experience in the environmental consultant industry for both the private and public sector.

Elizabeth is a passionate bioinformatician with nearly a decade of experience in microbiology and microbial genetics. She aspires to help discover and leverage the powers of our microbial friends for the benefit of the world. She is constantly on the lookout for the next trend in data science and visualization. She is also a strong advocate for science communication through playful writing and storytelling which is showcased on her website Microbigals.com and podcast The Microbe Moment.

Alexandrine finds trash fascinating! Specifically, how materials cycle and how humans derive value from them. She has always been interested in what life does at a microscopic scale and is excited to learn more about what microbes' tiny systems can teach us. She recently graduated with a B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering. 

Siri serves as Chief of Staff for Allonnia, supporting the CEO in strategic planning, operations, project management, people, and communications. Siri is a strategy, insight, and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in Fortune 100 companies such as Dow and DuPont. She loves to collaborate, enable strategic thinking, and catalyze execution.

Bryne is an accomplished Senior Operations Executive with 25 years of experience leading P&L business units in the oil and gas industry. He has a proven track record of unlocking a company’s value through strategic planning, developing highly effective and collaborative work teams, and building a culture based on innovation and continuous improvement.

Passionate about helping people realize their potential, Carter is an HR Generalist and Recruiter specializing in employee relations, organizational behavior, and in identifying and welcoming the future employees of Allonnia. She is eager about growth, people, and maintaining a strong company culture of being purposeful, entrepreneurial, and transparent. Carter holds a B.S. in Psychology and Human Resources from Northeastern University in Boston.

Tom is a microbiologist who specializes in characterizing organisms for synthetic biology applications. He shifted his focus from microbial ecology to synthetic biology during his dissertation, using specialized anaerobes to break down plant material. He is excited to use his skills at Allonnia to valorize waste. He holds a B.A. from Grinnell College, an M.S. from the University of Delaware, and a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara.

L’Oreal is a Navy veteran with a background in electrical and mechanical technology and machinery. Her time in the Navy taught her values, integrity and a great work ethic. Her mission is to make every customer feel comfortable with the product and with their knowledge on the product’s capabilities and functions.

Patrick is a chemical engineer who specializes in fermentation and characterization of non-model microbes. He enjoys building and automating new culture processes and he is passionate about waste valorization and bioproduction. He holds a B.S. from Lafayette College and a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara.

Kevin has more than 20 years of sales  experience in the environmental remediation and hazardous material management industries. He values customer relationships, and has a proven track record of providing unique solutions that meet and exceed client goals. Kevin holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Ball State University and a Masters in Agronomy from Purdue University.

Katie leads the marketing and communications strategy. She has nearly 10 years of experience building integrated communications, digital marketing, content, and brand programs in Fortune 500 companies, most recently at DuPont. She is passionate about collaboration, creatively bringing brands to life and sparking curiosity through content.

Tyson has worked on various projects involving a wide range of organisms including Drosophila, E. coli, and a few Human cell types. He is a recent graduate with a bachelor's in Biological Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) and loves to hear passionate people discuss the things that interest them.

Tom brings 10 years of accounting and consulting experience, including 7 years working and consulting at several Biotech startups throughout the Boston area. He holds a bachelor’s in Journalism from Boston University, a master’s degree in Accounting from Suffolk University and has a CPA license in the state of Virginia.

Zach is an environmental engineer with a passion for protecting public health and environmental stewardship formed during several years working as a consultant in the environmental remediation industry. He holds B.S. and M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Northeastern University, where he first became interested in the potential for transformative biology to solve problems related to waste and the built environment.

Andrew is an environmental scientist and business manager. His career has focused on both environmentally as well as economically efficient methods of remediation. He has extensive experience working with the public and private on hundreds of successful projects across the country and around the globe.

Rob has spent his 22+ year career in the water industry with roles ranging from sales to plant management to regional P&L ownership. He has a track record of partnering with his customers on environmentally focused projects geared to maximize client value. Rob is certified GE Black Belt and holds a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Management Policy from Case Western Reserve University.

Karrie is a geochemist and environmental engineer who specializes in remediation of metals contamination of groundwater, soils, and sediments from mining and ore processing operations.  She is eager to leverage her 20 years of expertise in contamination to harness the value of mining wastes.  She holds a B.A. in Chemistry from Mount Holyoke College and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Columbia University.

Cassie is a microbiologist specializing in bioremediation strategies in anaerobic environments and molecular genetics. She has a research background that includes manipulating anaerobic microbes at an active bioremediation site contaminated with arsenic and hydrocarbons, as well as genetic modification of extremophilic non-model microbes in the context of utilizing waste to obtain products of interest and rare earth metal scavenging. She holds a B.S. in biology and M.S. in environmental biology from Missouri University of Science and Technology. 

Dayal is a global R&D leader with over 15 years of industry experience leveraging metabolic engineering and biotechnology to commercialize novel solutions in the areas of industrial proteins and enzymes; flavors, fragrances and other food ingredients; insect control agents; live biotherapeutics; and biofuels. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry.

Dan is an organic chemist who has spent 12 years developing sustainable innovations in the extraction of natural resources. He has managed a portfolio of new product development in collaboration with several prominent international mining corporations. Dan holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire. 

Iris is an attorney with 20 years legal experience. For almost ten years she has worked for major Defense contractors, with increasing levels of responsibility in various functions including Global Trade, Supply Chain, and Contracts. Iris’ emphasis in each of her roles has included pioneering creative processes, project execution through successful team alignment, regulatory compliance, managing complex proposal development and negotiations, and outstanding relationship-building across all levels.

Hilary received a BS in chemistry, with American Chemical Association accreditation and focus in analytical chemistry, from the University of San Francisco. She continued her education with a masters in chemistry at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot Israel developing a variety of mass spectrometry-based metabolomic assays and analyses. Hilary also worked as an analytical chemist in industry-based positions performing both environmental analyses as well as a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredient analyses.