Organizing Innovation

Cara Hyatt wasn't exactly sure which internship would be the right fit, but she knew she needed a thriving environment where her skills for office management, data management and customer service would be in demand.

Vista Therapeutics is located in the Santa Fe Business Incubator and is part of the fast-paced nanotechnology industry which has a reported 18% growth rate per annum. Visiting Vista Therapeutics is exciting. The labs, the energy of its co-founder and CEO, Spencer Farr and the promise for expansion gave Cara the environment she needed to thrive. "There is a lot to do here," she remarked.

A testament to her skills Cara was offered a job with Vista Therapeutics only a few days after starting her internship. "Finding skilled people is tantamount to Vista's success," states Dr. Farr. One amazing thing I learned talking with Dr. Farr was that New Mexico, next to Massachusetts, ranks 5th in nanotechnology and microsystems research. With new research grants Vista Therapeutics hopes to take their ideas and science globally, but their ideas are being tested right here in Santa Fe.

Cara's new job is managing the office and dealing with the multiple dynamics involved with Vista Therapeutics daily activities. The job requires attention to detail and Cara excels at managing details. "I enjoy making things work and making sure everyone has what they need." Congrats Cara! And we look forward to hearing about all the amazing work Vista Therapeutics will be doing!

The Vista Therapeutics weekly team meeting at the Santa Fe Business Incubator. CEO Spencer Farr sits in the back on the left and Cara is on the right, second chair in.