Gryphon Scientific Announces New Organizational Structure and Leadership Team

TAKOMA PARK, MD, April 11, 2022 – Gryphon Scientific is excited to unveil a new company structure and leadership team designed to sustain and enhance the quality and influence of our work and meet the changing needs of our staff as the company has grown and diversified.

Gryphon Scientific is a small business research and consulting practice that supports our clients in addressing a range of complex global issues, with a focus on health, safety, and security. Our staff, which include scientists, engineers, communications specialists, and policy and planning experts blend research, advanced data analytics, and stakeholder engagement to develop evidence-based solutions and tools that meet end-user needs. Gryphon’s new structure expands the executive leadership team and organizes our scientific and technical staff within a management structure that includes five Practice Areas. The partnership will now oversee Gryphon as a Board, under the leadership of Board Chair Dr. Rocco Casagrande, while the daily operation of Gryphon will be handled by Gryphon’s Executive Team, led by CEO Dr. Corey Meyer.

Dr. Rocco Casagrande - Chair of the Board

I am thrilled with our selection of Corey as Gryphon's new CEO. Over the past seven years at Gryphon, she has demonstrated a rare combination of exceptional intelligence, creativity, tact, and managerial skill essential for the complex role. Gryphon is well poised to grow sustainably under her new leadership. Her appointment will enable me to focus on the more challenging technical topics that I find rewarding.

Executive Leadership Team

Gryphon’s Executive Leadership Team is drawn from the experienced internal pool of Partners. Gryphon has expanded its Executive Team to support the continued growth and success of the organization. The partnership will now oversee Gryphon as a Board, under the leadership of Board Chair Dr. Rocco Casagrande, while the daily operation of Gryphon will be handled by Gryphon’s Executive Team, led by CEO Dr. Corey Meyer. The new leadership team includes:

- Dr. Corey Meyer | Chief Executive Officer
- Dr. Ryan Ritterson | Executive Vice President of Research
- Dr. Margaret Rush | Chief Scientific Officer
- Dr. Rocco Casagrande | Board Chair
- Ms. Joan Mullen | Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration
- Ms. Kimberly Legrow | Vice President of Accounting

Dr. Corey Meyer - Chief Executive Officer

I look forward to continuing to build Gryphon’s capability to deliver innovative, evidenced-based solutions to enhance health and preparedness in the US and abroad. Gryphon has a dedicated, talented cadre of staff and it is an honor to step into this newly developed leadership position and collaborate with so many passionate individuals to tackle pressing challenges for our clients.

Practice Areas

Gryphon’s re-organization focuses on expanding thought leadership around Practice Areas. Gryphon’s new Practice Area structure coordinates our work and business development in the technical areas for which Gryphon is recognized as a leader. This approach promotes innovation through collaboration among our technical staff, further enhances the technical quality of our products, and provides new professional development opportunities for staff.

Dr. Ryan Ritterson, our new Executive Vice President of Research, will oversee the five Practice Areas:

- All-Hazards Preparedness and Response & CBRN Defense practice aims to prevent, prepare for, detect, defeat, and respond to CBRN incidents; intentional, accidental, and natural outbreaks of infectious disease; and natural disasters. Dr. Jennifer Corbin is Practice Director.
- Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Emerging Technology practice aims to reduce risk associated with laboratory work on infectious agents and to prevent harm from application of biotechnology and other nascent technologies by adversaries or rivals. Dr. Mark Kazmierczak is Practice Director.
- Data Management & Communications practice supports the collection, curation, and dissemination of scientific data and information through stakeholder engagement and creation of thoughtfully designed analytics, data visualizations, and communications materials addressing complex scientific, technical, and policy issues. Dr. Emily Billings is Practice Director.
- Data Science practice develops tools and techniques to extract meaning, knowledge, and insight from complex data sets. Dr. Jim Nolan is Practice Director.
- International Engagement practice works with international partners to build capability and capacity to improve health and security worldwide. Dr. Gautham Venugopalan is Practice Director.

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