STEM Career Alumni Speaker: Kelly Dobos '01

"How one of the biggest discoveries in organic synthesis has influenced the cosmetic market and regulations today"

Please join the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, CLEAR, and Career Exploration and Development to hear from Chemistry alumna, Kelly Dobos '01. 

Kelly A. Dobos is a consultant cosmetic chemist and adjunct professor of cosmetic science for both the University of Toledo and the University of Cincinnati. Kelly has 20 years of expertise in developing both skin care and color cosmetic formulations working for notable brands like Bonne Bell, Purell, and Jergens. She graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and obtained a Master of Science in pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis in cosmetic science from the Winkle College of Pharmacy (WCOP) at the University of Cincinnati. Kelly also holds an MBA from Cleveland State University.

Kelly is an inventor with 4 patents and has written numerous technical and educational articles for cosmetic science publications like Cosmetics and Toiletries. She is also part of the American Chemical Society’s expert panel and serves as a subject matter expert for magazines like Allure and New Beauty in addition to news organizations like NPR, the Washington Post, and most recently the Wall Street Journal.

Special thanks to the Office of Alumni Engagement for their support of this lecture.