WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Catherine Ferguson

Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members

WILMA’s 2022 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.

The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member CATHERINE FERGUSON.


Catherine Ferguson

Catherine Ferguson Dsc 2233003Title: Scientist (Microbiology), Team Leader

Company: Alcami Corporation

How long have you been with your current employer? 7 years

Alma Mater: Virginia Tech, B.S. Biology

Prior career experience: 

  • Microbiology Analyst at The American Type Culture Collection
  • Marine Natural Products Research Technician at UNCW

Current job responsibilities: Provide subject matter expertise and perform microbiological quality and safety testing for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products.

Hobbies: Paddleboarding, Soccer, Playing Trivia, Traveling


To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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Categories: Women to Watch