WIB-Seattle Steering Committee Announcement, June 30, 2025

We are thrilled to introduce Gayle Bennett as the new Vice Chair of the WIB Seattle MAPS program, and Becky Johnson has joined the WIB-Seattle leadership team as YWIB Vice Chair!

Gayle Bennett, MAPS Committee Vice Chair

Gayle is a marketing and strategy leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in the healthcare industry. She has led go-to-market strategy, portfolio planning, and commercial execution across medical technologies, including ultrasound, patient monitoring, and emergency care, helping teams navigate complexity and deliver results. Today, as a consultant and advisor, Gayle supports mission-driven organizations in bringing clarity to decision-making, aligning cross-functional teams, and translating strategy into action. We are excited to welcome her leadership and expertise to the MAPS team as we continue building a strong, supportive community for women in the life sciences. Please join us in welcoming Gayle to this role!

Becky Johnson, YWIB Committee Vice Chair

Becky is a coach and consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience in life sciences. She has led operations, teams, and complex facilities strategies across biotech, academia, nonprofits, and pharma, supporting environments where science can thrive. Now, as an executive and integrative coach, she helps professionals navigate growth, change, and high-pressure roles with clarity and resilience. Whether guiding a lab plan or coaching through a career pivot, Becky is passionate about creating the conditions – inside and out – for people to lead well and live well. Please join us in welcoming Becky to the team!