Our Team

Elyse Blazevich leads CBSA’s work to create co-opportunity for Colorado’s life sciences community. With the CBSA Board of Directors, team, partners, sponsors, and members, she strategically advances CBSA’s efforts to build a collaborative environment for health innovation.

Elyse brings deep knowledge of life sciences company needs, CBSA as an organization, and Colorado’s business community to offer continuity, connections, and a clear vision for the future of CBSA and the ecosystem it represents. Before joining CBSA, she co-founded Securisyn Medical and led the organization as COO and CFO, transitioning the company from a founder-led startup to a professionally led, commercial-stage medical device company. She remains a member of the Securisyn Medical Board of Directors.

She understands what it takes to lead a Colorado life sciences company from concept to commercialization. Together with the team at Securisyn Medical, she:

• Secured $15 million in capital, including $4 million in non-dilutive government funding.
• Developed and expanded a product pipeline from one to five devices.
• Built an intellectual property portfolio with 12 patents.
• Completed two Phase I and subsequent Phase II SBIR contracts.
• Achieved 510(k) market clearance for a Class II medical device.
• Championed state programs run by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to support Colorado’s advanced industries. She advocated for Colorado’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program after receiving a $250,000 Early-Stage Capital & Retention Grant and the Advanced Industries Investment Tax Credit, which she used to raise follow-on capital for Securisyn Medical.

Previously, Elyse led investor relations for the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. She has also served as a board member and leader for Project C.U.R.E. and the Blue Bench in addition to her board leadership role with CBSA.

Born and raised in Colorado, Elyse holds a B.A. in biology from Colorado College and earned her M.S. in organizational leadership from CSU Global. She is also a graduate of the Colorado BioScience Institute’s Executive Leadership program.

Matt Teter serves as the Vice President of Partnerships for Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), accelerating CBSA’s work to champion and grow the state’s collaborative life sciences community. Together with the CBSA team and board of directors, he will drive and support strategic initiatives, collaborations, and programs for CBSA and Colorado’s life sciences community across Capital + Growth, Policy + Advocacy, Education + Networking, Workforce Development.

 “I was drawn to Colorado because of its vibrant life sciences ecosystem and the state’s exceptional lifestyle and culture.”

With extensive executive-level experience in nonprofit and healthcare leadership, fundraising, organizational development, policy, strategic communications, and media relations, Matt brings a proven ability to build beneficial partnerships and foster community growth.

Matt held executive leadership roles at the American Red Cross and Brightpoint Health (now Sun River Health), where he exceeded fundraising goals, drove awareness for organizations and programs, influenced policy, and built strong brands. Matt’s work consistently delivered measurable benefits for sponsors and stakeholders.

Previously, Matt guided strategic partnerships and alliances for the American Red Cross at the chapter and regional level, serving as an Executive Director, a State Relations Director, a regional Chief External Relations Officer, and as a national spokesperson. He led external relations during regular deployments to disaster zones. Before joining the American Red Cross, he served as Vice President, External Relations at Brightpoint Health (now Sun River Health).

Matt’s expertise includes a strong background in Policy + Advocacy. Early in his career, Matt provided consulting services to federal, state, and local political candidates, supporting fundraising and communications.

A natural relationship builder, Matt thrives in collaborative environments. He honed his ability to solve complex problems and achieve stakeholder buy in during regular deployments to disaster relief areas with the American Red Cross.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in public policy and administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and completed the health care executive program at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Amy Berenbaum leads Policy + Advocacy for Colorado BioScience Association. An attorney who holds a Master of Bioethics (M.B.E.), Amy develops strategies to support a pro-business environment for health innovation in Colorado. Working with the President & CEO and CBSA Board of Directors, she advances state and federal policies that support the companies and organizations in our ecosystem and the patients they serve.

Amy draws on her background in healthcare law and policy, regulatory compliance, and member-based organizations to advocate for policies that support the health and growth of life sciences in Colorado. She champions issues critical to the ecosystem, including Capital + Growth, workforce cultivation, favorable tax and regulatory policies, incentives for innovation, and patient access to healthcare innovation.

Before joining CBSA, Amy advocated for physicians, residents, and medical students as the Senior Director of Policy at Colorado Medical Society. Previously, she served as Senior Manager of Corporate Compliance at DaVita Kidney Care and as an Associate Attorney focused on healthcare law at Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman.

Amy earned a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was a Chancellor’s Scholar and graduated Order of the Coif. She holds an M.B.E. (Master of Bioethics) from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a B.A. in health & societies from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude.

Alex Delaney serves as Member Success Manager for Colorado BioScience Association, leading member onboarding, engagement, member experience, and event operations to deliver outstanding value for CBSA members and sponsors.

Alex brings experience as an entrepreneur, technology consultant, and nonprofit leader. He is the founder and owner of a technology consulting firm and has spent close to a decade in nonprofit leadership, with a focus on mentorship, youth advocacy, program leadership, and community engagement. Most recently, he served as Director of Coaching for Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club.

Throughout his career, Alex has focused on building strong relationships, improving programs and processes, and creating meaningful experiences for the people and communities he serves. At CBSA, he helps members understand and access the full value of their membership, connects them with relevant benefits and opportunities, and leads event operations across CBSA’s portfolio of member programs and signature events.

Silvana leads the Colorado BioScience Institute’s work to cultivate and diversify Colorado’s life sciences workforce from classroom, to campus, to career, while strengthening talent pathways for Colorado’s growing ecosystem.

Before joining The Institute, Silvana co-founded Biocom Generation STEAM, a nonprofit focused on K–12 STEAM education and career pathways. As the organization’s primary fundraiser, she led strategy, cultivated corporate and foundation partnerships, and oversaw a $1.6 million annual budget, all while guiding a team of eight. Based in California, Biocom is the nation’s largest state-level life sciences trade organization.

Previously, Silvana served as a Senior Development Executive with United Way of San Diego County, where she managed corporate partnerships and campaigns that generated millions in philanthropic support. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships across the life sciences, education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors to create programs that connect people with opportunity.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations with a minor in leadership studies from the University of San Diego, as well as a certificate in international business management from MIB School of Management.