Experience

NC BioNetwork

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of STEM Outreach

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  North Carolina, USA Support and oversee all BioNetwork educational and industry engagement initiatives statewide; maximize educational outreach activities and resources statewide to promote STEM programs and career guidance; collaborate with other BioNetwork staff to identify, develop, and deliver training and educational services statewide; research and lead special projects; plan, arrange, and lead statewide community college sessions and forums; seek funding sources for continuation of BioNetwork initiatives;… Show more Support and oversee all BioNetwork educational and industry engagement initiatives statewide; maximize educational outreach activities and resources statewide to promote STEM programs and career guidance; collaborate with other BioNetwork staff to identify, develop, and deliver training and educational services statewide; research and lead special projects; plan, arrange, and lead statewide community college sessions and forums; seek funding sources for continuation of BioNetwork initiatives; establish and maintain partnerships with business, industry, educational institutions, and research firms; partner with education groups, advancement staff, and economic and workforce development teams on the state and local levels; continually assess operational and strategic goals; and seek innovative, sustainable, and value-added programs and practices to support the mission and vision of BioNetwork and the state.

• Director of Programming, STEM Outreach

  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

  North Carolina, United States Develop and coordinate a comprehensive year-round faculty professional development schedule and organize any additional programming designed to assist community colleges with STEM recruitment and outreach efforts. Regularly review and evaluate all programs and activities to ensure consistency, quality, and efficacy as well as deliver compelling impact statements and periodic reports. Lead hands-on activities to K12 and community colleges as needed. Prepare, implement and oversee educational… Show more Develop and coordinate a comprehensive year-round faculty professional development schedule and organize any additional programming designed to assist community colleges with STEM recruitment and outreach efforts. Regularly review and evaluate all programs and activities to ensure consistency, quality, and efficacy as well as deliver compelling impact statements and periodic reports. Lead hands-on activities to K12 and community colleges as needed. Prepare, implement and oversee educational program budgets and related expenditures to ensure revenues and expenses align with the approved budget and assist with grant applications and implementation. Work collaboratively with BioNetwork staff, industry groups, and other life science entities to design, develop, and implement local, regional, and statewide conventions that promote and support the connections between educational pathways and life science workforce needs. Represent BioNetwork at meetings, conferences, and presentations and promote BioNetwork resources, capabilities, and programs to internal and external stakeholders.

• STEM Outreach Coordinator

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2021

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Develop educational outreach projects and proposals that align state standards and core biotechnology industry skills with project outcomes. Work collaboratively with BioNetwork staff, industry groups, and other life science entities to design, develop, and implement local, regional, and statewide conventions that promote and support the connections between educational pathways and life science workforce needs.



North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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

• Contract Science Educator

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2021

  Raleigh, NC Teach a variety of topics that incorporate live animals and natural objects to create a fun, positive experience with natural sciences. Includes travel for outreach programs- usually held for the general public at locations such as libraries, school science fairs, classrooms, community festivals, outside birthdays, summer camps, etc. Contract opportunities also include leading on-site science themed birthday parties that provide both a fun and educational experience.

• Outreach Program Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Temporary grant funded position: Coordinate new initiative to develop enhanced science outreach programs. Includes cultivating relationships with schools and organizations, scheduling programs, assisting in implementing PD sessions and creating supplemental materials, develop program evaluation methods, and assist in the delivery of programs to under-served schools and after school programs.



North Carolina State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  Raleigh, NC The Leonardo Project- http://projects.intellimedia.ncsu.edu/leonardo/ Responsibilities included content development for instructional material, coordination of field-based trials of software tools, design and administration of data collection instruments, data analysis utilizing ATLAS and STATA 13 software, preparation of manuscripts and posters for publication and presentations at conferences, attend project team meetings, and any other additional duties assigned by supervisor.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Assist in the implementation of an online masters level class, EMS 573: Technology Tools for Science Teaching. Duties include: - monitor student activity via chat room and verbal discussion on Collaborate - create in-class activities - create and upload lesson materials as needed to Collaborate and Moodle - assist students and professor with technology issues - and any other additional duties assigned by professor or otherwise needed to insure smooth implementation of weekly… Show more Assist in the implementation of an online masters level class, EMS 573: Technology Tools for Science Teaching. Duties include: - monitor student activity via chat room and verbal discussion on Collaborate - create in-class activities - create and upload lesson materials as needed to Collaborate and Moodle - assist students and professor with technology issues - and any other additional duties assigned by professor or otherwise needed to insure smooth implementation of weekly class



Museum of Life and Science

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

• Master Teacher / Summer Camp Coordinator

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2012

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Developed summer science camp and focus field trip curriculum for pre-K through middle school levels as well as walk-up lab experiments for the visiting public. Facilitated various onsite and offsite science programs that often utilized education animals (both domestic and wild species). Programs often required a flexible and resourceful teaching style to accommodate for situations such as adult specific programs, requested topics, or external public events. As Summer Camp Coordinator I… Show more Developed summer science camp and focus field trip curriculum for pre-K through middle school levels as well as walk-up lab experiments for the visiting public. Facilitated various onsite and offsite science programs that often utilized education animals (both domestic and wild species). Programs often required a flexible and resourceful teaching style to accommodate for situations such as adult specific programs, requested topics, or external public events. As Summer Camp Coordinator I hired, supervised, trained, and scheduled approximately 30 seasonal staff members. My management also entailed communication with parents, coordination with other museum departments, and performance of other duties to insure summer camp ran smoothly on the main campus and two satellite locations. Additionally functioned as the Animal Trainer for the education department and belonged to the Program Animal Committee, and started an adult after-hours series of science events. Show less



Piedmont Wildlife Center

• Hospital Office Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2007

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Worked directly with public on incoming wildlife calls, intake of new patients and patient updates. Entered intake data and medical records into Microsoft Access database and online database. Assisted with daily operations including animal care and triage, diagnostic testing, and supervision of volunteers and interns. Assisted with administrative tasks including grant proposals, fundraisers and event planning as well as promotional documentation. Oversaught volunteer and intern recruitment… Show more Worked directly with public on incoming wildlife calls, intake of new patients and patient updates. Entered intake data and medical records into Microsoft Access database and online database. Assisted with daily operations including animal care and triage, diagnostic testing, and supervision of volunteers and interns. Assisted with administrative tasks including grant proposals, fundraisers and event planning as well as promotional documentation. Oversaught volunteer and intern recruitment, training and relations.Maintained and created specific portions of PWC website using Drupal.

• Wildlife Fellow

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area started as a 6 month fellowship position:Trained and supervised volunteers and interns with daily husbandry needs of animals. Performed initial intake, physical exam, and stabilization of incoming patients. Often released recovered patients in appropriate habitat. Assisted medical staff with diagnostic tests, treatments, and both surgical and medical procedures. Addressed incoming wildlife calls and maintain accurate records.



YMCA Camp Combe

• Nature Specialist

  • May 2004 - Sep 2005

  Putnam Valley, New York Temporary summer seasonal position held for 2 seasons: Developed and implemented nature education curriculum for a day camp program serving over 375 children per week ranging in ages 4-14. Converted a residence cabin into a new nature education center. Supervised a small onsite farm containing large and small animals.



Chewonki Foundation

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Teacher

  • Nov 2004 - Jun 2005

  Wiscasset, Maine Temporary seasonal school year position: Taught numerous traveling natural history programs in classrooms and other public settings throughout the state of Maine. Onsite duties were to provide care to resident non-releasable wildlife, assist with rehabilitating wild animals, perform cage maintenance and repair, design and create teaching props, and update current curriculum.