11 As well as a wonderful presentation on “Polysaccharides for Prevention of Epidermal Microbial Transfer” given by Parisa Mehrzadeh, Technical Marketing at Active Concepts. During this event we had our office installation by Karen Chun. Long Island Facing the global pandemic and navigating how to switch chapter meetings to virtual, the LISCC successfully conducted their first meeting of the year. Lisa A. Napolione, Senior Vice President of Global Research & Development at Estee Lauder spoke on Defying Bias: The Power of Inclusivity in Driving Innovation. Let’s all turn our cameras on! Some of the attendees’ beautiful faces were captured at the LISCC’s first virtual Chapter Meeting in March 2021!

12 The LISCC’s April Chapter Meeting (held virtually) was all a “buzz” with having the honor of Pascal Yvon, PharmD, MBA, General Manager - Alban Muller International USA, speak in a two-part session: Navigating buzzwords to address demand for naturality & Sustainability and natural cosmetic ingredients. Benjamin Swartz, Senior Personal Care Application Specialist, AAK USA Inc. shared a fantastic webinar for our July Chapter Meeting (held virtually), speaking on Triglyceride Structure and Function, and Crystallization Basics. “Fore or Four?” Mallika Towne, Riana Kuttler, Ruby Del Aguila & Laura Ihrig are all smiles for the first and only in person chapter event all year the annual LISCC Golf Outing! Lauren Fontana showcasing professional form as she lines up a beautiful shot during the 2021 LISCC Golf Outing.