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Tyler MathesonunlockedMia: together at University of Southern California (2014–2018)
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Mia: together at Pretty Litter
About
Mia Gifford is the Chief of Staff at Helena. She has a background in biological sciences and healthcare, along with early career experience in consumer goods, and has worked on efforts including taking products from R&D to market and managing post-acquisition transitions. She also co-authors research publications in partnership with Johns Hopkins Medical School Neuropsychiatry.
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Experience
- HelenaChief of Staffcurrent2024 — present
- MKGifford Business ConsultingConsultingcurrent2023 — present
- The Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineVolunteer Researcher2022 — 2025
- PrettyLitterChief of Staff2019 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- PrettyLitterExecutive Assistant to CEO2018 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Suja JuiceField Marketing2017 — 2018Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Yassine Lab, University of Southern CaliforniaAlzheimer’s and Diabetes Research Assistant2017 — 2018Los Angeles, Ca
- Swedish Urology GroupClinical Fellowship2016Seattle, Wa
- YellitaireNGO Program Coordinator2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Swedish Hospital Sleep Medicine ClinicClinical Internship2011 — 2014Seattle, Wa
Skills & more
Nonprofit OrganizationsVenture CapitalKnowledge SharingCreative IdeationOrganization SkillsE-commerce OptimizationOnboardingQualitative ResearchBusiness InsightsStrategy to ExecutionOperationsC-level support
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Consumer GoodsE-CommerceBiologyPublic RelationsBusiness Process ImprovementOnline Product LaunchesProduct DevelopmentBusiness OperationsGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeBusiness StrategyBrandingFrom Mia's professional profile.
Colleagues at Helena Special Investments
Agustina Cianciarullo
Manager, Entrepreneur Experience at Endeavor Catalyst
Amol Mehta
Investor at Helena Special Investments
Anne Lann
Executive Coordinator at Helena Special Investments
Colin Whelan
Vice President: Helena Special Investments at Helena Special Investments
Derin Adebayo
Senior Manager, Entrepreneur Selection at Endeavor Catalyst
Erika Yorio
Vice President: Programming and Content at Helena Special Investments
Evan Davison Kotler
Director: Research & Health Security at Helena Special Investments
Henry Elkus
Founder & CEO at Helena Special Investments
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mia Gifford?
- Mia Gifford is the Chief of Staff at Helena. She has a background in biological sciences and healthcare, along with early career experience in consumer goods, and has worked on efforts including taking products from R&D to market and managing post-acquisition transitions. She also co-authors research publications in partnership with Johns Hopkins Medical School Neuropsychiatry.
- Where does Mia Gifford work?
- Mia Gifford is Chief of Staff at Helena Special Investments.
- Where did Mia Gifford go to school?
- Mia Gifford studied at University of Southern California (BA, Biological Sciences, Health Care Studies).
Founder mafias
University of Southern California mafia348
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Marc BenioffB.S.B.A.Founded SalesforceGabriel PereyraBachelor's degreeFounded HarveyKent WakefordJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Founded Breaking +4Brian CruverBAFounded Xenex +2Francisco TolmaskyBachelorsFounded RunKit +2Erica BresciaBSFounded Bitnami +1
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Suja Juice mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Southern California816
Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalMarc BenioffCo-founder, Chair & CEO of SalesforceGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index VenturesVojtech HornaInvestor at Index VenturesNatalie VaisInvestor at Spark Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine29
Eric HsuAnalyst, Private Equity at Sofinnova VenturesYoola AdenijiSenior Associate at LRVHealthRobert LordVenture Partner at LionBirdLuc StarmansPartner at Brightlands Venture PartnersMatthew HobsonPrincipal at Catalio Capital Management, LPMichelle LevinePrincipal at Solasta Ventures
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