{"id":20251,"date":"2025-05-27T13:26:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-science\/?p=20251"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:57:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T20:57:25","slug":"featured-alumna-skye-post-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-science\/2025\/05\/27\/featured-alumna-skye-post-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Alumna: Skye Post ’21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Skylar<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In her own words: I\u2019m a biotech development consultant with a background that bridges biotech and finance. As an undergrad at Monmouth University, I spent four years researching harmful algal blooms under Dr. Jason Adolf. After earning my B.S. in Biology, I began consulting in pharmaceutical financing strategy and micro-cap IPO preparation for oncology biotech companies. Over time, I expanded into other sectors and industries; controlled environment agriculture, energy, security and defense, and environmental goods and services. ESG investing has been a priority throughout my career. While I gained valuable experience with financial institutions, I eventually shifted toward startups to pursue my passion for developing monetization pathways for climate-focused technologies. My work centers on translating science into compelling narratives for investors while ensuring compliance and connecting business with academia. I also support private investors by analyzing data through a scientific lens to guide decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By coincidence, a client in my network was interested in seaweed aquaculture and climate-resilient infrastructure; a serendipitous intersection of my academic experience and professional niche. Without my research foundation, I wouldn\u2019t have been able to step in and help move that business from concept to execution. That kind of work, diverse, meaningful, and self-directed, is what I find most rewarding. And yes, the travel and scuba diving in our quarry acquisitions are a big bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monmouth shaped who I am. My first-year seminar introduced me to climate science, and my research taught me how to communicate complex work, a crucial skill in investment settings where years of scientific discovery and innovation often comes down to a 15-minute pitch. My time at Cape Eleuthera Institute also strengthened my connections with the Ocean Research Education Foundation and other international collaborators I still value today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To me, success is about finding happiness. I entered Monmouth as a pre-med student; a noble pursuit, but I felt disenchanted because I truthfully was not as passionate about that career objective as other students were. I wanted a career that made me feel like it was my purpose. \u00a0I was worried about financial stability too, but my professors helped me figure out what I was willing to work hard for. Once I leaned into my curiosity and found alignment with my path, the monetary rewards followed. In a sense, it was by accident that I cultivated my dream job. Every factor that led me towards it really traces back to Monmouth University. If I could do it all over again, I\u2019d tell myself that fulfillment is the priority so I could savor that journey again.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skyler Post cuts a rootball as part of a first year seminar public tree planting project 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Skye and Dr. Adolf explain an aspect of water testing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Skye at a protest supporting climate action 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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