Dr. Cicely Shillingford

Dr. Cicely Shillingford

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Dr. Cicely Shillingford, she/her, is an accomplished materials scientist, chemist, and is the AVP of Product Development, Innovation, and Regulatory at Amika. She has been with Amika for 2.5 years and is thrilled to bring her penchant for scientific innovation to the fast-growing brand. Dr. Cicely is a first-generation Caribbean-Canadian. She studied biochemistry at the Canada's premier science + engineering school, University of Waterloo, and holds a PhD in Chemistry from New York University. Prior to Amika, Cicely worked at the prestigious Wyss Institute at Harvard, where she was issued two patents for her work on bioinspired materials engineering. Cicely has authored 7 scientific publications spanning from structural biochemistry to colloidal materials, work that led her to pursue cosmetic product development. Cicely oversaw product development for health tech unicorn Ro (Roman Health Ventures), bringing to life their CPG business and supporting the launch of their dermocosmetic brand. Dr. Cicely resides in Harlem, NYC, and can surely be found biking the central park loop on a warm summer day, DIYing some home decor, or volunteering at her local farmer's market.”
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Amika

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