Business Leadership Series

Explore innovative strategies, engage in cutting edge discussions, and uncover opportunities in our local economy. Business Leadership Series You are invited to join the EWU School of Business and the Institute of Public Policy and Economic Analysis for the first speaker event of the 2026-27 academic year as a part of the Business Leadership Series! Get ready to be inspired by industry leaders sharing their insights and experiences in person. This event is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and grow your knowledge in the business world. Join us for an engaging and informative session that will leave you motivated and ready to take on new challenges. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with professionals and gain valuable insights. See you there! Darby McLean CEO of Spiceology Darby McLean is the CEO of Spiceology; named on the Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing companies for 6 consecutive years. Prior to joining Spiceology in 2020, she spent 20 years in the food technology and biotech industries in roles ranging from bench scientist to product development to senior executive leadership. Darby McLean is registered as an inventor on numerous patents and has led multiple successful FDA clearances of medical device products. An active member in Spokane's entrepreneurial ecosystem and vibrant business community, McLean serves on GSI's Leadership Advisory Council and serves as an Honorary Commander for Fairchild Air Force Base in the Force Support Squadron. Darby also currently chairs the Dean's board for the Colleges of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (CSTEM) at Eastern Washington University. Unable to attend in person but still want to be a part of the event? Each of our Speaker Series events are streamed LIVE on YouTube. Here you can watch and ask questions in the live-stream chat, which will be asked during the Q&A portion of the evening. You can find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@EWUBusiness For accommodation please contact Ms. Christina Rosman at 509.828.1260 or [email protected] by October 12th. By registering for this event, you are acknowledging you may appear in photographs and/or video of the event which may be used by the Eastern Washington University for marketing purposes. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.