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Manasi Apte, Ph.D.

Welcome!

Hello, I am a trained scientist and science communicator with an expertise in creating & delivering content across various platforms. I strive to harness the awesome power of “stories” (amongst many other tools) to make science approachable, accessible, & understood by everyone. I enjoy collaborating and sustaining relationships across disciplines to create meaningful learning and engagement experiences for all.

Let’s work together to craft your story, highlight the message and engage your audience!

About me

Born & raised in Mumbai, India, I immigrated to the United States to pursue graduate school. Almost 15 years on, I still get annoyed with the daylight saving every year & I still miss Indian Street Food, Alfonso Mangoes, and my family & friends (not in that order, of course! :P)

Being an immigrant scientist, communicator, & being a woman of color, I bring different aspects of my expertise, personality & lived experiences in all spaces I belong to, participate in & collaborate with.

Scientist

Microbiologist and geneticist who knows a thing or two about the invisible world of sassy bacteria and yeasts & tiny but mighty fruit-flies!

Communicator

Creator of “HighLight”, the storytelling Superheroine who, like me, always loves to string experiences into a flowing narrative to make a compelling story!

Engager

Active participant and practitioner of multiple ways to create space for community-focused engagement for all the science-curious minds
(Read: storytelling, science center volunteering, science writing, public speaking & creating digital content)

Leader

Committed, passionate leader & advisor who values integrity, encourages cross-disciplinary communications & collaborations & strives to empower the team by providing strategic thinking, planning & execution strategies.

Mentor

A conscious mentor who loves to inspire & inform so you can craft, draft & color your own unique professional paths

Consultant

Client-facing and mission-driven professional with experience in strategic planning, leadership, & project management who would love to work with you to become confident communicators, powerful networkers & dynamic leaders who can push boundaries & inspire action!

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