Devonne, B.S brings over 15 years of C-Suite leadership in the healthcare industry to the management team. In her role as the CEO of Melanin MicroChips, Devonne Canady brings a wealth of executive leadership, strategic vision, and organizational prowess, honed during her 30-year tenure at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut and as the Executive Director of EIR Boxing & Fitness Academy, a registered 501(c)3 not for profit boxing gym.

Ms. Canady, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy from Quinnipiac University, has contributed her expertise and skills to Yale New Haven Hospital committees like the Pediatric and Newborn Intensive Care Unit Transport Teams, as well as the Safety Coach. This mirrors her dedication to safety, precision, and meticulous attention to detail – qualities of utmost importance in the semiconductor field.

With a foundation in Respiratory Therapy, she possesses a profound understanding of healthcare intricacies and regulatory standards, providing a nuanced leadership approach well-suited for a technology-driven industry. Her key skills include management, operations, sales, and finance. She has also worked with several startup companies and has solid experience in organizing all the issues associated with early-stage companies. She also has tremendous strategic planning skills. She has provided strong initiatives through greater and improved services, improved community relations, and achieved best in class status for services. Furthermore, Ms. Canady demonstrates financial acumen by meticulously managing records of grants and expenditures in the nonprofit sector for many years.