About Gallant | Science-Driven, Purpose-Led
Meet Our Team
Built by experts. United by purpose.
From the lab to the clinic, our team brings deep experience and shared intention to make regenerative therapies trusted, accessible, and real-world ready for the pets who need them most.
Linda Black, DVM, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Black is a founding team member starting with Gallant in 2019 and served as President and Chief Scientific Officer before moving to Chief Executive Officer in April 2021. She brings over 17 years of cross-functional experience leading strategic and operational initiatives in the biotechnology industry. She has led corporate development, finance, operations, and R&D along with a track record in regenerative medicine – with extensive experience in the development and commercialization of stem cell therapies for pets. From 2016 to 2019, she served as President and Chief Scientific Officer at Medicus Biosciences, a preclinical biotech firm focused on using polymer technologies for localized drug and stem cell delivery.
Carolyn Wrightson, PhD
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. Wrightson is a proven Chief Operating/Technical Officer with over 25 years’ successful leadership experience in scientific and technical operations, and research and development in the regenerative medicine, protein expression and genomic diagnostics industries for both human and veterinary markets. Known for streamlining operations through reengineering and building highly skilled and motivated teams to deliver strong business results.
Valentine Williams, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Senior Vice President of Clinical Development & Strategy
Dr. Williams is a highly experienced multidisciplinary veterinarian joining Gallant in 2023. She offers extensive knowledge in pharmaceutical and stem cell therapeutics with over 20 years of talent and leadership in animal health.
Rebecca Windsor, DVM, DACVIM
Vice President of Veterinary Affairs
Dr. Windsor has a strong passion for clinical research and teaching and has authored numerous publications. She joined Ethos Discovery as a Clinician Scientist, where she leads the Neurology research portfolio.
Jennifer Klein, MBA, LVT, CCXP
Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations & Customer Experience
Jennifer Klein is leading marketing, commercial operations, customer experience, and customer support at Gallant.
Beau Becker
Head of Strategic Operations & People Effectiveness
As a founding team member of Gallant, Beau brings over 15 years of operational experience in the pet space.
Nopmanee Taechangam, DVM, MS, PhD
Principal Scientist
Dr. Taechangam's clinical and research focus is on regenerative solutions in dogs and cats.
April Treadwell, MBA
Director of Finance
April brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial management in animal health and life sciences.
Teymour Boutros-Ghali
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Boutros-Ghali has a successful track record as an investor and entrepreneur focused on the commercialization of disruptive technologies.
Misti Ushio, Ph.D.
Board Member
Misti Ushio is a Managing Partner at Digitalis Ventures. Before that, she was the founder and CEO of TARA Biosystems.
Aaron Schacht
Board Member
Aaron Schacht is CEO of BiomEdit, a biotechnology company focused on animal health product innovation.
Richard D. Jennings
Board Member
Richard Jennings is the former CEO of California Cryobank Life Sciences and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the biomedical and healthcare fields.
Doug Drew
Board Member
Doug currently serves as the CEO of US Oral Surgery Management, a management services organization that has built a best-in-class network.
Darryl Rawlings
Board Member
Darryl Rawlings is the founder and CEO of Trupanion.
Boaz Arzi DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
Advisor
Dr. Boaz Arzi is a Professor of Dentistry and Oral surgery at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Michael D. Lairmore DVM, PhD
Advisor
Michael D. Lairmore, DVM, PhD is immediate past dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis.
Dori Borjesson DVM, PhD, MPVM
Advisor
Dr. Borjesson has been Washington State University dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine since July 2020.
David Haworth DVM, PhD
Advisor
David Haworth is former President of PetSmart Charities in the US and Canada.