Experience

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  Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley

  • United States
  • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Director, Center for Transforming Science and Society

    • Jul 2022 - Present

    I lead a dynamic team in driving our mission to promote meaningful connections between science innovation and the lived experiences of youth, families, and educators through interactive exhibits, hands-on curriculum, and engaging workshops and events. By designing and researching these culturally responsive experiences, we support youth as they build their science understanding to drive positive change in their communities.

  • Learning Labs and Digital Learning Director

    • Sep 2011 - Jul 2022

    • Lead several grant-funded design and research projects focused on 3D science learning and translating cutting-edge scientific research to youth learning experiences.• Build capacity for technology-enhanced STEM learning experiences in formal and informal settings. • Lead the development of new and existing collaborations with other science education partners, as well as the development of new funding proposals. • Contribute science content and practice expertise across Hall programs. • Led the team that designed and developed 85 innovative science education apps for the K-8 Amplify Science commercial curriculum, impacting over one million students.

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  Laney College

  • Oakland, CA

  • Professor, Curriculum Designer

    • 2006 - 2011
    • Oakland, CA

    • Taught General Biology for nonmajors, Human Sexuality, Biotechnology, and Biomanufacturing courses.• Developed curriculum for a semester-long Human Sexuality course.• Developed new courses, as well as curriculum and laboratory manuals for several core courses in the Biomanufacturing Program, including Biotechnology laboratory, Biomanufacturing lecture, PCR, ELISA, Media Prep, and Scientific communication courses.• As Site coordinator for East Bay Career Advancement Academy, implemented workforce development program, managed curricular learning communities in seven career pathways, and served as liaison to community and government agencies.• Served on the Faculty Senate.• Completed Community College Biology Faculty Scientific Teaching Summer Institute at Science Education Partnership and Assessment Library (San Francisco State University).• Co-led professional development trainings for faculty.

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  Merritt College

  • Oakland, CA

  • Professor, Curriculum Designer

    • 2008 - 2010
    • Oakland, CA

    • Created new cell culture curriculum (lectures, activities, labs, assessment tools).• Helped establish new cell culture room, ordered cell culture equipment and supplies. • Taught Good Laboratory Practices and Microscopy courses

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  Department of Molecular Cell Biology, UC Berkeley

  • Berkeley, CA

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    • Aug 2001 - May 2006
    • Berkeley, CA

    • Led four research projects related to TGF-beta signal transduction pathways, producing five publications in high impact, peer-reviewed journals.• Performed biochemical and cell biological assays in a unique three-dimensional organotypic cell culture model using progressively staged mammary cells ranging from normal to malignant phenotypic profiles.• Reviewed manuscripts and grant proposals.• Trained undergraduate students and junior graduate students.• Was responsible for maintaining numerous cell line stocks, antibody production and purification, and animal assays in mouse models.

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  Northern California Recycling Association

  • Berkeley, CA

  • Senior Program Coordinator

    • May 1995 - Aug 1998
    • Berkeley, CA

    • Coordinated the needs of the members of the NCRA professional development agency.• Organized monthly membership meetings and annual conference.• Wrote and edited the monthly newsletter.• Organized regular factory tours for membership professional development. • Connected recruiters with candidates seeking employment in the recycling industry.

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  Urban Creeks Council

  • Berkeley, CA

  • Senior Program Coordinator

    • Jan 1995 - Aug 1998
    • Berkeley, CA