Experience

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  The New York Academy of Sciences

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Chief Scientific Officer

    • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Chief Scientific Officer, Scientific Programs & Awards

    • Mar 2016 - Dec 2022

    Chief scientist applying technical knowledge, business acumen, leadership, and multimedia tools to support the advancement and communication of scientific innovations. Steward $13MM global conference and prize program portfolio, including the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists and Innovators in Science Award, and related digital products. Key member of cross-functional team, including internal executives and Board of Governors, to define goals and align priorities. Thought leader, stakeholder/donor relationship lead, science communicator, and brand ambassador. Apply originality and creativity to build new and scale existing programs and products, and cultivate sustainable partnerships that drive increased customer engagement, brand awareness, revenue, and profitability.

  • Senior Vice President, Scientific Programs

    • Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

    Led scientific vision, content, policies, and strategy for $3.5MM global portfolio of 45-60 Continuing Medical Education (CME) and non–CME-accredited educational programs in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Sustainability, and Engineering. Built collaborations with corporate and academic leaders including American Express, Boehringer Ingelheim, J&J, Medidata, NYU, Pfizer, Science Translational Medicine, UNAIDS, and the US National Institutes of Health along with various family and disease foundations. Expanded digital programming portfolio, doubling global conference audiences. Consultant for corporate leaders and international governments on strategic investments in scientific R&D.

  • Executive Director, Scientific Programs

    • Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Director of Scientific Programs

    • Mar 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Director, Life Sciences

    • Feb 2010 - Mar 2011

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  International

  • Public Speaker & Master of Ceremonies

    • Apr 2006 - Present

    Spoken to over 10,000 people at colleges, conferences, events, and corporations. Expert appearances at the United Nations, CBS Interactive’s ZDNet, South by Southwest, The Pain Channel, China Global TV, Facebook Live, and LinkedIn, as well as various podcasts and webinars, speaking about the latest technical and medical innovations. To watch my Speaker Reel, please visit: https://vimeo.com/382028644.Recognized for over a decade as a thought leader in scientific publishing, possessing unique insight and access shared in recurring keynote presentation 'Editor’s Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Paper.' An experienced moderator, facilitator, and host, educating and inspiring audiences to take action. Brings expertise in life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering to headlining topics at the intersection of science and society, easily establishing rapport with audiences and panels alike.

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  The Journal of Clinical Investigation

  • New York, New York

  • Science Editor

    • Aug 2002 - Feb 2010
    • New York, New York

    Oversaw editorial management and scientific content creation in monthly print and weekly digital editions of premier publication for discoveries in basic and clinical biomedical science that will advance the practice of medicine. Planned, managed, authored, and edited editorial projects, including Review Series, Commentaries, Editorials, News, and Press Releases. Secured media coverage in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Nature, NBC, and HBO. Launched new editorial content and brand-related products to revitalize and expand content, fulfil reader needs, and drive revenue. Cultivated and maintained enduring relationships with scientists, government officials, and industry stakeholders to recruit contributors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members. Remained current on biomedical research industry trends. Represented Journal at conferences, speaking engagements, and media events. Developed and executed marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, maximize subscription and sales revenue, and ensure profitability, while enforcing editorial independence and open-access mission.