Angela Consani

CEO and Co-Founder, Bioscience Core Skills Institute

Angela is a nationally recognized leader in skills‑based credentialing for the life sciences workforce. With over 15 years of experience in bioscience education—from K–12 through community college—and a strong background in manufacturing and operations, she brings a rare blend of classroom insight and industry practice.

Prior to founding BCSI in 2020, Angela directed the NSF‑ATE‑funded Kansas City Kansas Biomanufacturing Training Lab (a collaboration between KCKCC and KCK Public Schools), where she built and managed pathways from high school into industry careers. Her leadership helped embed hands‑on training and performance‑based credentialing into regional bioscience education.

At a national level, Angela contributes her expertise as co‑chair of NIIMBL’s Workforce Activities Committee efforts, serves on InnovATEBio’s National Advisory Committee, and the Industry Advisory Board for the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing.