Jacob Traverse, MBA

Jacob Traverse is Executive Director for the Triangle Global Health Consortium. Jacob has over 18 years of experience in technical, commercial, and strategic roles in both non-profit and for-profit settings across global food, agriculture, life science and health sectors. Most recently, Jacob has served as an ecosystem builder focused on promoting and growing the Triangle region during his time leading economic development programs at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and while driving local business development, thought leadership and venture investment activities for Alexandria Real Estate Equities. Jacob is a three-time graduate of North Carolina State University, holding an undergraduate degree in botany, as well as an MBA and a professional graduate degree in microbial biotechnology.