Yi Guo, Ph.D.
Co-founder & Marketing Director | Pharmaceutical Scientist | Cultural Advocate | Photographer
Dr. Yi Guo is a dynamic and multidimensional professional whose work bridges the worlds of science, culture, and the arts. As the co-founder and marketing director of Pinease, a fast-growing nonprofit organization based in New York, he leads a visionary team dedicated to curating high-quality cultural and intellectual events.
Under Dr. Guo’s leadership, Pinease has hosted engaging lectures and performances featuring distinguished guests from fields such as classical music, literature, fine arts, economics, entrepreneurship, and beyond. The organization has quickly earned a reputation for its thoughtful programming, high aesthetic standards, and its mission to enrich the lives of the community through cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Dr. Guo holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Pharmacy from St. John’s University, where he focused on advanced drug delivery systems, including solid dispersions and nanosuspensions for targeted colon cancer therapy. He is an expert in formulation development and pharmaceutical analysis, with hands-on experience in both academic research and industry consulting. His scientific rigor, innovative thinking, and project management skills provide a strong foundation for the organizational and creative demands of running a nonprofit.
In addition to his achievements in science and cultural programming, Dr. Guo is also an accomplished photographer, with a sharp eye for visual storytelling. His photography, often centered on people, events, and the performing arts, complements his work at Pinease and reflects his deep appreciation for beauty, composition, and emotion. He previously served for two years as the photography supervisor at another well-established cultural nonprofit, where he led teams of volunteer photographers and oversaw creative direction and visual documentation for dozens of events.
With every project he touches—whether it’s a pharmaceutical formulation, a live performance, or a visual narrative—Dr. Guo brings a rare blend of precision, creativity, and humanistic vision. His mission through Pinease is to cultivate a community where curiosity thrives, disciplines intersect, and people feel inspired to see the world in new ways.