Experience

Thinkery

• Associate Director of Research & Innovation



Thinkery

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

• Associate Director of Programs

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Provides leadership in developing, implementing and administering innovative, effective programs that realize the museum’s mission to engage children age 0-1, their families, and the community in hands-on, playful, and educational STEAM experiences. Leads the programs team in developing offerings that attract diverse audiences, drive repeat visitation, and contribute to the financial stability of the organization by fostering revenue streams. Serves on the leadership team to synergize resources to achieve the museum’s strategic objectives and future growth. Show less



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Program Coordinator, UTeachEngineering

  • May 2010 - Jul 2013

  Coordinated development and implementation of the UTeachEngineering high school course, implemented in schools nationwide. Developed project milestones, coordinated activities with project partners, and provided regular reports to appropriate parties. • Established a pathway for undergraduate students to obtain STEM teaching certifications in conjunction with their University studies. Created and managed a financial award program. Coordinated development and implementation of the UTeachEngineering high school course, implemented in schools nationwide. Developed project milestones, coordinated activities with project partners, and provided regular reports to appropriate parties. • Established a pathway for undergraduate students to obtain STEM teaching certifications in conjunction with their University studies. Created and managed a financial award program.



The University of Texas

• Program Coordinator, Environmental Science Institute

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Coordinated the Environmental Science Institute public lecture series for an annual audience of approximately 2,500 people. Recruited and prepared speakers. Coordinated logistics, including a webcast of events, and published presentations online. Hired and managed program interns. Increased program funding by 25 percent through partnerships and grants. Coordinated the Environmental Science Institute public lecture series for an annual audience of approximately 2,500 people. Recruited and prepared speakers. Coordinated logistics, including a webcast of events, and published presentations online. Hired and managed program interns. Increased program funding by 25 percent through partnerships and grants.



Skillpoint Alliance

• Regional Partner, Central Texas FIRST LEGO League

  • Dec 2008 - Aug 2009

  Provided leadership and direction for the FLL program in Central Texas by coordinating the overall FLL program and Championship tournament, including a system of qualifying events; developing and leading the FLL Planning Committee and Championship tournament Committee; supporting teams and coaches; managing and recognizing volunteers; raising funds or assuring that sufficient funds are available to support the FLL program and events and fostering growth over time.

• Director, Technology & Education Executive Council

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  The Technology & Education Executive Council (TEEC) is a consortium of high tech industry executives and education leaders engaged in joint problem-solving on challenging workforce and education issues. TEEC pools the collective resources of its members and takes action, working with the entire K-16 education system to impact the quality of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in central Texas.



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator, Women in Engineering Program

  • May 2003 - Aug 2006

  • Developed, coordinated, marketed and evaluated recruitment and outreach initiatives serving 900+ pre-college students annually• Developed activities and recruited, trained, and supervised 200+ volunteers for multiple programs• Completed evaluation and program reports to track recruitment efforts and presented best practices at national conferences and meetings • Explored, developed and maintained corporate contributions and state grants contributing to an annual operating budget of over $300,000• Maintained Pre-college website and collaborated across the University on program marketing efforts • Developed, managed, and evaluated academic, social, and developmental events for 1,200 undergraduate women in the College of Engineering• Managed 40 undergraduate engineering students serving as mentors to first year female students and ambassadors to pre-college students exploring engineering options Show less

• Careers in Engineering for Women (CEW) Coordinator

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2003

  • Coordinated all aspects of a week-long residential camp serving 40 sixth and seventh grade girls from across Texas• Planned schedule of events, including off-campus industry site tours, on-campus research lab tours, UT student and industry presentations, and project work time• Developed and managed funding sources including state grants, corporate partners, and local businesses• Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained and managed eight program assistants