Angie McMurry
Director, Industry Engagement and Workforce · Ohio Life Sciences
Angie McMurry serves as Director of Industry Engagement and Workforce at Ohio Life Sciences, where she leads statewide initiatives that connect education, industry, and workforce development to strengthen Ohio's life sciences talent pipeline. She oversees BioPathways, Ohio's educator engagement program, and works with K-12 schools, career technical education centers, higher education institutions, employers, and state partners to build awareness of careers in the life sciences. A former science educator and school administrator, Angie is passionate about creating meaningful pathways that prepare Ohio's future workforce while helping employers meet their evolving talent needs.
Speaking At
Building Ohio’s Life Sciences Talent Pipeline: BioPathways & Career Portal in Action
Monday, July 20 · 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM · Easton A
Ohio’s life sciences industry is rapidly growing, yet many students and educators lack clear, accessible pathways into these high-demand careers. This interactive session will highlight how Ohio Life Sciences is addressing this gap through two connected initiatives: BioPathways and the OLS Career Portal/Talent Network. Attendees will not only explore how these tools align education with workforce needs, provide real-time career navigation resources, and support equitable access to high-quality career pathways—they will actively engage with them. Through guided discussion, small-group reflection, and live exploration, participants will share current challenges, exchange ideas, and collaboratively identify opportunities to strengthen career pathways in their own regions. The session will include practical, participant-driven strategies for integrating these resources into CTE programs, career advising, and work-based learning models. Dedicated time for peer-to-peer dialogue and roundtable discussion will allow attendees to learn from one another and build connections across districts and communities. Participants will leave with actionable, replicable approaches to strengthen career pathway visibility, deepen employer engagement, and support smoother student transitions into high-growth industries, along with a network of peers working toward similar goals.