Experience

Service Robotics & Technologies

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Strategy and Evaluation

  • May 2015 - Present

  Springfield, VA Provide strategic planning and coordination of data collection for vendors and clients, including: identification and utilization of available resources, design and development of evaluation metrics for robotics systems and task allocation, and standardization of data analysis techniques, and formalization of reporting requirements. Coordinating knowledge management initiatives by planning and executing centralized data repository system, developing the structure for long term data… Show more Provide strategic planning and coordination of data collection for vendors and clients, including: identification and utilization of available resources, design and development of evaluation metrics for robotics systems and task allocation, and standardization of data analysis techniques, and formalization of reporting requirements. Coordinating knowledge management initiatives by planning and executing centralized data repository system, developing the structure for long term data storage and a longitudinal view of the data, emphasizing data collection, retrieval and analysis. Show less



Association for Women in Mathematics

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Washington D.C. Metro Area The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) does vital work on behalf of women in the mathematical sciences. I am fortunate to work alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to the continual transformation of our mathematics community. Together we advocate for policy changes; support research networks, mentor networks and student chapters; award grants for travel, conferences and research prizes, and much more! Join us as we continue to support individual growth and institutional… Show more The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) does vital work on behalf of women in the mathematical sciences. I am fortunate to work alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to the continual transformation of our mathematics community. Together we advocate for policy changes; support research networks, mentor networks and student chapters; award grants for travel, conferences and research prizes, and much more! Join us as we continue to support individual growth and institutional change. Show less



X, the moonshot factory

• United States
• Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Served in an Advisory Role

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019



AAAS

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

• Invited External Evaluator

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Development of new survey instrument to identify AAAS employee beliefs and views on human rights within AAAS; collect, interpret, and analyze quantitative and qualitative survey data; communication with various AAAS stakeholders; develop executive report with all data findings for AAAS.



Zenti, Inc.

• Research Scientist and Technical Advisory Board Member

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  Palo Alto, CA Research scientist for Zenti, Inc, designing evaluation methodology to best assess the impact of Zenti data analysis applications. Provide strategic planning and coordination for data collection activities, including: identification and utilization of available resources, design and development of new evaluation research tools, standardization of data analysis techniques, and formalization of reporting requirements.



The EDGE Program

• Evaluation Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Designing impact evaluation studies on the efficacy of the EDGE program for implementation in 2016. Cataloguing the mentoring efforts underway to co-present at the 2015 University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Evaluation Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

  Arlington, VA • Represented FSI in establishing the Center for the Study of the Conduct of Diplomacy, working with the public-private partnerships with the Una Chapman Cox Foundation, and the RAND Corporation, and with intra-agency collaboration, with the Dept of State’s Legal Office and Office for Management. Drafted actions memos and worked the clearance process for the Center. • Supported FSI’s Deputy Director traveling to the Middle East (Jerusalem, Amman, Muscat, Rabat, Casablanca). Reviewed and… Show more • Represented FSI in establishing the Center for the Study of the Conduct of Diplomacy, working with the public-private partnerships with the Una Chapman Cox Foundation, and the RAND Corporation, and with intra-agency collaboration, with the Dept of State’s Legal Office and Office for Management. Drafted actions memos and worked the clearance process for the Center. • Supported FSI’s Deputy Director traveling to the Middle East (Jerusalem, Amman, Muscat, Rabat, Casablanca). Reviewed and assessed needs and uses of Arabic dialect across various regions. Helped develop policy for FSI, in coordination with HR, CA and NEA, to implement changes to Arabic training. Aided in drafting and clearing of action memo and ALDAC announcing the new approach. • Accompanied FSI’s Deputy Director to western Europe (Frankfurt, Berlin, Geneva) and affiliate training programs (German Diplomatic Academy and United Nations Institute for Training and Research) to review the needs of the field and how multi-lateral diplomacy is trained. • Identify and implement innovative methods and techniques to collect, analyze and interpret data that serves as an indicator of training effectiveness, and to aid in evidence-based changes to current training methodologies • Lead an institute-wide committee to develop policies and programs to systematize training evaluation and curriculum standards, including: institute-wide rollout strategies, change management plans, and methods of monitoring and evaluating the efficacy of these initiatives. This initiative requires management of an inter-disciplinary group, understanding and integrating their various needs, facilitating cooperation and teamwork, and supporting the constructive resolution of conflicts • Serve as spokesperson for FSI training evaluation efforts to FSI’s internal stakeholders and leadership (i.e. Ambassadors and SES Positions) • Managed the completion of consulting contract to assess training evaluation across FSI (completed COR training) Show less



AAAS

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

• Science and Technology Policy Fellow

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  Washington, DC Provide a scientist’s perspective to Senior Leadership as part of the AAAS Fellowship. Serve as a liaison between technical ideas and a non-technical audience. The Science and Technology Policy Fellowships are operated as part of the AAAS mandate to “advance science and serve society.”



The Evaluators’ Institute

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Evaluation Student

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Washington, DC Joined evaluation colleagues from around the world to learn about and discuss evaluation, data analysis, program/policy assessment, survey methodology and share best practices. Courses included: • Applied Measurement for Evaluation • Making Data Actionable • Evaluating Training Programs • Mixed Method Survey Design • Qualitative Data Analysis • Case Studies in Evaluation Other work includes the workshop, "Creating Surveys to Measure Performance and Assess Needs," by… Show more Joined evaluation colleagues from around the world to learn about and discuss evaluation, data analysis, program/policy assessment, survey methodology and share best practices. Courses included: • Applied Measurement for Evaluation • Making Data Actionable • Evaluating Training Programs • Mixed Method Survey Design • Qualitative Data Analysis • Case Studies in Evaluation Other work includes the workshop, "Creating Surveys to Measure Performance and Assess Needs," by Michele Kobayashi of the National Research Center. Show less



University of Tennessee at Martin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor of Mathematics

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2013

  Martin, Tennessee As a tenure-track Assistant Professor my responsibilities included teaching a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Classes ranged in difficulty from Algebra to Logic and Proof Writing. • Responsible for developing course lectures and assessment criteria pertaining to specific subjects based on difficulty level and student ability • Serve as academic advisor for 10 students per semester as well as supplemental advisor for approximately 60 students. Assist with applying for… Show more As a tenure-track Assistant Professor my responsibilities included teaching a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Classes ranged in difficulty from Algebra to Logic and Proof Writing. • Responsible for developing course lectures and assessment criteria pertaining to specific subjects based on difficulty level and student ability • Serve as academic advisor for 10 students per semester as well as supplemental advisor for approximately 60 students. Assist with applying for summer internships, course scheduling and career planning • Required a minimum of 20 hours of community outreach per semester • Given several original presentations on a local, national and international level each year based on individual research Founder and faculty adviser for Green Energy and Renewables Society (GEARS); Successfully organized student campaign to raise tuition fees in support for “green energy fee” at UTM; Nominated for the Harold Love Outstanding Community Involvement Award after three semesters at UTM for sustainability initiatives with students; Collaborator with Edray Goins’ American Institute of Mathematics research group on complex theory mappings of graphs, Dessins d’Enfants, Summer 2012 and 2014. Show less



University of Hyderabad

• India
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fulbright Scholar

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Hyderabad Area, India As a visiting Assistant Professor my responsibilities are teaching a required course for the students of the Integrated Masters of Science Program, teaching 70 students. Course is on the logic and argumentation of mathematics. • Responsible for developing course lectures and assessment criteria pertaining to specific subjects based on difficulty level and student ability • Given several original presentations on a local, national and international level each year based on individual… Show more As a visiting Assistant Professor my responsibilities are teaching a required course for the students of the Integrated Masters of Science Program, teaching 70 students. Course is on the logic and argumentation of mathematics. • Responsible for developing course lectures and assessment criteria pertaining to specific subjects based on difficulty level and student ability • Given several original presentations on a local, national and international level each year based on individual research • Work with students on goal setting and resume development, encouraging students to apply for summer internships and research opportunities. Worked on slum tutoring project with UoH student; Formalized UoH Canine Campus, a spay/neuter program for stray dogs on campus with veterinary students; maintained a blog for UoH Canine Campus, identifying and cataloguing the dogs they treated; maintained a blog as a teaching tool on cultural appreciation for my US students (myradicalindia.blogspot.com) Show less



Qingdao University

• Visiting Summer Professor

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Qingdao, Shandong, China I was invited to teach summer session courses at Qingdao University through ONPS Summer Programs. • Developed and taught courses in Multivariate Calculus, Differential Equations, and Statistics. • Speaker for student development workshop to discuss how to set professional goals and prepare applications • Speaker at Uexcel School in Tianjin to inform and prepare student for US colleges (i.e. culture and classroom differences) Assisted in organizing a senate for summer faculty… Show more I was invited to teach summer session courses at Qingdao University through ONPS Summer Programs. • Developed and taught courses in Multivariate Calculus, Differential Equations, and Statistics. • Speaker for student development workshop to discuss how to set professional goals and prepare applications • Speaker at Uexcel School in Tianjin to inform and prepare student for US colleges (i.e. culture and classroom differences) Assisted in organizing a senate for summer faculty to standardize grading procedures, attendance policies, exam schedules and communication between American professors and Chinese administration; Secretary for the senate for summer faculty. Show less



National Science Foundation, EPSCoRE

• Principal Investigator

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Martin, TN Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation Grant through EPSCoRE (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) and TN-SCORE (Tennessee Solar Conversion and Storage, using Outreach, Research and Education). • Procured NSF EPSCoRE summer funding for research and development of hydrogen fuel cell. • Assembled and directed team of professors, student, and independent corporate researcher. Collaborated with fuel cell developer. All work is proprietary.



Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE)

• Mentor/Recitation Leader

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2008

  Claremont, CA http://www.edgeforwomen.org