Executive Director

• Feb 2022 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

Graduate Research Fellow

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2022

Dissertation Research with Dr. Bart Williams in which I designed and conducted research projects to understand individual Frizzled Receptor functions and how their corresponding disease related genetic models affected these mechanisms. Implemented a new Western Blot workflow that improved data quality and reduced protocol time by up to 80%. Created new figures to clearly communicate complex cell signaling mechanisms. Routinely analyzed and presented research data both internally and at international meetings. Show less

2020 Origins of Cancer Scientific Planning Committee

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

Origins of Cancer is a scientific symposium that brings together students, scientists and medical professionals to discuss the latest breakthroughs in cancer research. As an organizer I reached out to potential speakers, managed marketing and social media, and obtained sponsorships and grants to fund the symposium.

Art of Science Communication Instructor

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2021

Supplemental Instructor (SI) Supervisor/ Tutor

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

➢ Employed as an SI Supervisor, which manages a team of supplemental instructors➢ Led supplemental instruction for introductory biology and microbiology courses➢ Tutored for the biology and statistics departments, providing open sessions to all students as well as private sessions to military veterans with the from Boots to Books program for over 200 students. ➢ Responsible for training employees, coordinating office events and managing day-to-day administrative tasks within team.➢ Developed and implemented a series of leadership training workshops. Spearheaded teambuilding events for upwards of 50 employees. Show less

Biology Department Researcher and Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

Conceptualized and conducted research on the mechanisms of endoplasmic reticulum stress in neurons to further our knowledge on neurodegeneration. Taught labs for Cell Biology and Anatomy and Physiology courses and ensured that students were trained in appropriate laboratory techniques.

Research Consultant

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

➢ Designed a high throughput workflow and evaluated novel compounds to determine cell rescue capabilities as well as dose-response curves and latent toxicities for potential drug candidates. Analyzed assay results and decide how to proceed with research, while submitting regular project reports to the corporate office. Assisted with grant writing and published two first author papers. ➢ Research ER Stress and calcium flux as it relates to neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes ➢ Maintain detailed records and generate reports for the primary investigator as well as investor correspondence Show less

Microbiology Support Technician

• Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

➢ Qualitative pathogenic and microbiological testing of food samples and swabs from food processing facilities. ➢ Operate and perform daily quality control functions of laboratory equipment ➢ Qualitative pathogenic and microbiological testing of food samples and swabs from food processing facilities. ➢ Operate and perform daily quality control functions of laboratory equipment

Substitute Teacher

• Apr 2010 - May 2013

Effectively taught as many as 35 students fulfilling both short and long-term assignments across all subject areas, varied academic and age levels (grades K-12)Updated teachers, administrators and parents about students’ performance and built rapport with studentsFrequently substituted for Science teachers, as one of the few substitute teachers qualified in this areaStepped in to take over as a permanent science teacher for upwards of 150 high school students. Learned academic standards coding and curriculum development on the job and transformed the teaching modalities to increase student immersion and critical thinking skills. Show less

Science Olympiad Coach

• Aug 2009 - May 2011

Organized and prepared a team of 15 students throughout school year to compete in competition containing 22 separate eventsLed students to three regional wins, 2 semi-state competitions and one state championship

Lab Tech Apprentice

• May 2006 - Jun 2006

Learned PERL on a Linux-based system and created a website for the lab Wrote a program that allowed lab to locate specific sequences with E. Coli DNA Learned PERL on a Linux-based system and created a website for the lab Wrote a program that allowed lab to locate specific sequences with E. Coli DNA

Research Intern

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

Studied in a Plant Pathology lab and attended seminars with renowned researchers Researched the amino acid Threonine and presented results to university and Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner Studied in a Plant Pathology lab and attended seminars with renowned researchers Researched the amino acid Threonine and presented results to university and Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner

Lab Tech Apprentice

• May 2005 - Jun 2005

Learned how to run PCRs Studied protein synthesis Learned how to run PCRs Studied protein synthesis