Experience

Association of Science and Technology Centers

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications, Advocacy, and Engagement

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Lead Member Engagement, Communications, Conference, and Advocacy Team delivered on all of ASTC's strategic pillars: Champion Public Engagement with Science; Set Course Together for New Frontiers; Support and Connect Members.

• Director of Communications and Advocacy

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Lead efforts to make the case for science and technology centers and museums, communicate with ASTC members and promote association activities, and support efforts to advance public engagement in science.



BIOQUEST CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Treasurer

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• AOR

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Deputy Director

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Provide leadership for independent 501(c)(3) organization advancing undergraduate education in biology. Current areas of focus include enhancing organizational and project sustainability, enhancing visibility and communications, and Board and business development.Member and coordinator of Leadership Team for QUBES, a National Science Foundation-funded virtual synthesis center providing inclusive and open cyber- and social infrastructure to promote scholarly teaching practices, diversity, and preparing undergraduate students to use quantitative approaches to address complex biological problems. Show less



Association Science Partners

• Principal

  • 2016 - Present

  Consulting for scientific societies, non-profit organizations, and others, providing strategic guidance on preparing for an ever-changing professional ecosystem. Areas of focus include advocacy and public affairs, member engagement, early career professionals, communications, and program development. Consulting for scientific societies, non-profit organizations, and others, providing strategic guidance on preparing for an ever-changing professional ecosystem. Areas of focus include advocacy and public affairs, member engagement, early career professionals, communications, and program development.



Social Solutions International, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientific Redactor

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  Temporary federal contractor position to redact documents in support of a federal contract from the National Institutes of Health. Temporary federal contractor position to redact documents in support of a federal contract from the National Institutes of Health.



AAAS

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director, Early Career Scientist Segment

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Worked to engage, recruit, and serve graduate students, postdocs, and those in the first five years of their professional career in AAAS and the scientific community. Developed and implemented strategies to engage, recruit, and retain graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and other early career scientists in the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific membership organization. Worked to: lead campaigns to engage early career scientists and recruit them as AAAS members; enhance communications to and among the graduate student and postdoc populations; position AAAS as a source of trusted information for these communities; and establish new programs and activities that enhance the value of AAAS to early career scientists. Show less



Genetics Society of America

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2016

  Provide staff leadership for 5,500-member professional scientific society representing researchers and educators with an interest in basic research in genetics including those using a range of model organisms. Serve as chief executive officer of independent non-profit corporation with an annual budget of approximately $5 million and a staff of 17. Oversee and provide strategic leadership for all Society activities including financial and human resources, communications, publications, conferences, advocacy, education and career development, and membership. Oversee preparation and implementation of Society’s annual budget and management of financial and staff resources. Work with elected leadership, appointed committees, and staff to establish and realize Society priorities, programs, and activities. Serve as chief representative and business agent of GSA in all venues, including with federal agencies, business partners, and peer organizations. Build and support strategic partnerships, collaborations, and coalitions to achieve desired aims and organizational goals. Mentor, manage, develop, and review Society staff. Develop leadership potential of community, including both senior and junior members. Show less



American Society of Plant Biologists

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Public Affairs

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2011

  Directed Congressional and government relations, education, communications, and outreach activities for 5,000-member professional scientific society. Worked with elected leadership and volunteer committees to develop Society positions, programs, and priorities. Served as member of senior staff advising executive director on major issues facing Society. Managed budget and staff for public affairs and education activities. Drafted advocacy materials, letters, and position statements to Congress, government agencies, and others. Served as ASPB’s chief communications officer, developing press releases and communications strategy to maximize coverage of and interest in plant biology. Created several blogs to keep members and others informed and greatly enhanced use of Society’s website, social networking platforms, newsletter, and other tools to disseminate information of interest to members and the public, expanding number of followers significantly. Facilitated integration of Society journals into ASPB communications. Developed connections with sister organizations and advocacy, education, and communications partners. Represented ASPB in a number of venues including to Executive Branch and Congressional officials, funding agencies, news media, scientific and educational organizations, and others. Led policy and education projects including securing needed internal or external support. Convened 2011 Plant Science Research Summit to develop consensus strategic vision for plant research. Show less



The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Program Officer

  • Jul 2003 - Jun 2010

  Provided intellectual leadership and management of National Research Council study committees, workshops, and other activities. Responsibilities included conceptualizing and developing projects; soliciting and securing grant funding; managing projects and budgets; communicating with stakeholders including public and private funding agencies, Congress, professional societies, scientists, and research and academic institutions; identifying and recruiting expert committees; conducting background research; organizing public workshops and committee meetings; supervising and mentoring project staff; motivating volunteers; writing and editing of reports and other documents; crafting policy recommendations; coordinating review and publication processes; preparing press and dissemination materials; spearheading community outreach and communication; and representing projects and the institution. Areas of expertise included undergraduate and graduate science education, postdoctoral and research training, evolution, biosecurity, science communication and outreach, stem cell research, interdisciplinary research within and beyond the life sciences, and mechanisms for support of science. Postdoctoral Research Associate: July 2003 - July 2004 Program Officer: July 2004 - November 2007 Senior Program Officer: November 2007 - June 2010 Show less



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Preceptor in Molecular and Cellular Biology

  • Jan 2003 - Jun 2003

  Served as coordinator and Head Teaching Fellow for Biological Sciences 50 (Genetics and Genomics), undergraduate class of 334 students and teaching staff of nearly 20 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Responsible for all administrative issues including hiring and supervision of teaching staff and interactions with students, staff, and university administrators. Delivered several course lectures and reviews, revised and update student laboratory manual and staff manual, organized research symposium on human genetic disorders, and participated in project to produce videos on biology laboratory techniques. Show less

• Graduate Research/Teaching Fellow

  • 1998 - 2003

  Taught weekly discussion and/or laboratory session of 15-25 students. Responsibilities included delivering introductory lectures; designing student activities; writing and grading exams, quizzes, lab reports, and other assignments; organizing review sessions; holding office hours; maintaining section and/or course website.



National Association of Graduate-Professional Students

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chair, National Doctoral Program Survey

  • 1999 - 2002

  Co-chaired the National Doctoral Program Survey, an on-line assessment of the doctoral program experience of 32,000 graduate students. Supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to NAGPS. Co-chaired the National Doctoral Program Survey, an on-line assessment of the doctoral program experience of 32,000 graduate students. Supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to NAGPS.