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Kirsten Kester
Vice President, Business Development at Obsidian Therapeutics
Kirsten Kester is a prominent member of the Nashoba Brooks School community, serving as the Treasurer and a member of the Board of Trustees. She is an alumna of the school, having graduated in 2001. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance of the school, including fiduciary oversight and strategic planning to ensure its future success.1
In her professional career, Kester is the Vice President of Business Development at Obsidian Therapeutics, a biotechnology company. Her role involves identifying prospective partners, managing alliances, and contributing to strategy and investor relations. Kester has a strong academic background, holding a bachelor's degree in biology from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she focused on life sciences.2
Kester is passionate about education and leadership development, particularly for young women in STEAM fields. She has expressed admiration for Nashoba Brooks School's commitment to nurturing strong female leaders and independent thinkers.2
