Meet Mary
Mary Bellakbira is a rising senior at Cornell University, originally from Virginia and now based between New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston. She is a nationally recognized youth advocate, aspiring scientist, and global women’s health innovator. At 15, she co-developed a novel protein-mapping technology that was implemented in labs nationwide, becoming a published researcher early in her career.
With over 12 internships at leading biopharma companies including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Merck, Mary has advanced strategies in Research, R&D, product development, procurement, and global market access. A serial founder in healthcare and MedTech innovation, her work bridges science, business, and technology, driven by the belief that purpose, strong communication, and innovation can transform healthcare at scale.
Her vision is to revolutionize women’s health, particularly in hormone science and aging, by developing accessible, high-quality products and ensuring they reach women and girls worldwide.
