PHILADELPHIA (August 6, 2025) – The Science Center, a catalyst for entrepreneurship and healthcare innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
These leaders bring a wealth of experience across healthcare, entrepreneurship, and capital engagement—further strengthening the Science Center’s ability to advance innovation globally and drive economic growth across Greater Philadelphia.
- Joseph G. Cacchione, MD, FACC, CEO, Jefferson
- Edward A. Chiosso, Partner, KPMG LLP
- Anthony (Tony) Lowman, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rowan University
- Carol Lee Mitchell, Managing Director – Financial, Payments & Technology Executive
“The perspectives and expertise of Joseph, Edward, Carol, and Tony will help shape the strategic direction of the Science Center as it continues to support startups, scale transformative technologies, and foster economic opportunities,” says Science Center President & CEO Tiffany Wilson. “We’re thrilled to have these leaders on the board and look forward to collaborating with them to advance innovation toward real-world impact.”
Joseph G. Cacchione, MD, FACC was appointed CEO of Jefferson in 2022, an expansive enterprise encompassing Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University, and Jefferson Health Plans which annually serves millions of patients, 8,300 students, and more than 350,000 insurance members across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In 2024. Dr. Cacchione spearheaded a landmark merger with Lehigh Valley Health Network which transformed Jefferson into a $15 billion health system with 65,000 employees, positioning it among the top 15 non-profit health systems in the nation. Full bio
Edward A. Chiosso is a partner at KPMG LLP’s Philadelphia office, leading Account Strategy for its national healthcare practice and serving on the global healthcare leadership team. He has worked with health systems, hospitals, life sciences, health tech, and managed care companies. As Global Co-Lead for Assurance and Integrity in Healthcare, Ed collaborates on strategies for financial assurance, internal audits, ESG, risk management, and data governance. Full bio
Anthony (Tony) Lowman, Ph.D., serves as the inaugural Chancellor of Rowan University, where he leads efforts to advance academic excellence, student success, and workforce development. Under his leadership, Rowan has launched both the Virtua Health College for Medical & Life Sciences and New Jersey’s first veterinary school, expanded health-related academic offerings, and integrated innovative practices across disciplines. He has championed entrepreneurship and is guiding Rowan’s pursuit of R1 research status and online growth through the creation of new doctoral programs and significant research funding. Full bio
Carol Lee Mitchell, is a senior executive with 27+ years of global leadership in payments, technology, and financial services. She has held key roles at leading institutions including Bank of America, Mastercard, and United Airlines, driving business growth and innovation for consumers and small businesses worldwide. At Bank of America, she led Small Business Strategy, the Breakthrough Lab accelerator, and national grant initiatives supporting 1.5 million women entrepreneurs and 11 million business owners. Full bio
About the Science Center
The Science Center is a premier catalyst of entrepreneurial activity, healthcare innovation, and economic growth. While deeply rooted in Philadelphia, its impact extends globally, serving emerging ventures and healthcare decision makers worldwide. Established in 1963, the Science Center has been recognized by The Brookings Institution as a best-in-class investor, mentor, and economic development partner for young technology companies. Working alongside industry partners and leading research and academic institutions, the Science Center has supported hundreds of early and growth-stage companies that have a combined $7.8B annual economic impact on Greater Philadelphia alone. Today, the organization advances healthcare innovation from idea to impact through best-in-class startup acceleration programs, while also delivering nationally recognized STEM education to Philadelphia youth. For more information, visit sciencecenter.org.
