Lilia Stone serves as BSA’s Manager of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, she is responsible for program support to drive global organization growth, member success, and engagement among the world’s most innovative software companies. Prior to that, Stone worked to advance the California Life Sciences advocacy priorities, including implementation of strategy, member relationship development, and business advancement initiatives with state policymakers. Stone also has experience working as a legislative aide in the California State Assembly and a field representative for a California State Senator.

Stone received her bachelor’s degree in International Studies – Political Science at the University of California, San Diego. She resides in Washington, DC.