Born: 1970s, United States
Died: NA
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
The following is republished from the Badass Womxn and Enbies in the Pacific Northwest Volume 3, in line with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. It was written by Ben Hunter (he/him).
Christina Lomasney is a rad woman who has made the world a better place through her innovative work in technology and Leadership. With over two decades of experience, she has become a veteran entrepreneur, making significant strides and contributions in the field of materials science and electrochemistry. Born and raised in Washington State, Lomasney earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from the University of Washington in Seattle. Her passion for science and technology led her towards becoming a project manager at Boeing, where she gained valuable experience in the tech industry.
In 2001, Lomasney co-founded Isotron Corporation, a company which developed technologies for large-scale decontamination and environmental restoration projects. Isotron’s technologies were used to decontaminate commercial and industrial sites after the Fukushima Daiichi accident occurred in Japan. However, Lomasney did not stop there. In 2007, she founded Modumetal Incorporated, a Seattle-based company which develops and commercializes a novel class of nano-structured materials that resists corrosion better than steel. Under her leadership as the company’s president and CEO, Modumetal raised more than $100 million in equity and non-equity funding, while creating partnerships with several Fortune 500 companies.
Lomasney’s efforts in the tech industry have not gone unnoticed. In 2015, she was named one of the World’s Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs by Fortune. Her success story serves as an inspiration for young girls around the world who aspire to make a difference in the tech industry. In 2021, Lomasney joined the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as the Director of Commercialization. In this role, she focuses on industrial partnerships to expand the impact of PNNL’s science and technology. Lomasney also serves on the board for JCDREAM, the Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth Abundant Materials. She is a fellow with the Unreasonable Group, a mentor on IP strategy with the Founders Institute and an Entrepreneur in Residence with Washington State University Tri-Cities.
Christina Lomasney is a true testament to the power of women’s perseverance, innovation, and leadership. Her story is a shining example of how rad girls can make a significant impact in the world of science and technology.