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Meet the Team
Behind the Science
Our Team
Aqua Fem is led by a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise across reproductive biology, biotech commercialization, regulatory strategy, and health communications. We’re united by a shared mission: to create fertility solutions that are equitable, effective, and ready for real-world impact.
A serial entrepreneur with deep experience in business development and commercialization, Rod brings vision and operational leadership to Aqua Fem.
He specializes in early-stage venture strategy and commercialization of emerging technologies.
As CEO, he leads partnerships, IP transactions, and strategic growth.
A cell biologist and marine biomedical researcher,
Eric is the scientific architect behind Aqua Fem, exploring fertility using marine
model systems.
Eric’s work has uncovered novel biological pathways that underpin the development of AF — Aqua Fem’s lead innovation.
At Aqua Fem, he directs R&D, study design, and scientific positioning of the IP.
An innovator at his core, Charles brings cross-disciplinary experience in leadership, technology, and strategic execution.
With expertise in systems design, he manages our technology infrastructure and operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day support across teams.
As CTO, Charles leads security, compliance, risk management, tech infrastructure and system architecture.
With more than two decades in healthcare marketing, brand development, and strategic storytelling, Kara ensures the company’s mission and opportunity are clearly and effectively communicated to investors, partners, and the public.
She leads Aqua Fem’s stakeholder engagement, ensuring the narrative resonates with buyers, partners, and the broader health community.