Experience

The Glaucomfleckens

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer & Co-Host of "Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens"

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Each week on Knock Knock, Hi! – join Will and Kristin Flanary (aka Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken) as they seek out the world’s weirdest, most shocking, and unexpectedly hilarious medical stories from doctors, nurses, friends, and those celebs who just “played one on TV.” "Knock, Knock Hi!" is a Human Content production.

• Co-Founder & Marketing Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  I use my social media presence, impactful writing, creative endeavors, and multimedia keynote speaking to promote humanity, and a healthy sense of humor, in healthcare.



University of Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Manager, Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2022

• Administrator, Iowa Online AP Academy, Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education & Talent Development

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2022

  Oversaw the Iowa Online AP® Academy, connecting approximately 1,500 middle school and high school students in 130 under-served communities statewide with online advanced coursework opportunitiesDirected the Advanced Placement® Teacher Training Institute, an annual week-long professional development eventIdentified and organized mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for the Secondary Student Training Program, a residential summer program for high school students to work with faculty at the University of IowaCollaborated on operations of STEM Excellence and Leadership, implementing enrichment programs in under-served communitiesManaged annual budgets up to $481,000 and generated detailed budget reportsDelivered five annual presentations in formal and informal contexts to audiences ranging from 10 to 100 people, including K-12 students, parents, K-12 educators/administrators, local education agencies, legislators, university students, and university facultyPromoted 10 programs through press interviews, flyers, signs, videos, social media posts, and newsletter contentRepresented four programs and advocated for students at local education agencies, as well as three annual state and national conferencesDeveloped and maintained four program websites by designing content layout, providing ongoing information, and updating resourcesManaged weekly blog posts. Co-authored a book chapter and academic manuscriptsInstructed classes and workshops for students in grades 6-12, as well as university studentsSupervised, trained, and provided career guidance to two graduate students and five undergraduate studentsServed on internal collaborative teams to advise, promote, and plan initiatives for various programsProvided event support for the entire organization by serving on planning committees, completing administrative tasks, attending, photographing, and promoting the events Show less



Elgin Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor in Psychology

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Instructed class of 30 students Prepared and delivered 25 lectures and facilitated twice weekly class discussions Communicated with students via an online learning management system (Desire2Learn) to post announcements and answer questions Wrote a letter of recommendation for one student’s applications for continuing education Designed four assignments, four exams, and two research papers. Evaluated and gave feedback on all student submissions Instructed class of 30 students Prepared and delivered 25 lectures and facilitated twice weekly class discussions Communicated with students via an online learning management system (Desire2Learn) to post announcements and answer questions Wrote a letter of recommendation for one student’s applications for continuing education Designed four assignments, four exams, and two research papers. Evaluated and gave feedback on all student submissions



Dartmouth College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  Coordinated the monthly Social Brain Science Brown Bag speaker series Recruited one speaker per month and coordinated travel plans, meetings, and social events Instructed three classes of 20-30 students o Delivered guest lectures in two additional undergraduate courses Mentored, trained, and supervised two graduate students and 10 undergraduate students Coordinated the monthly Social Brain Science Brown Bag speaker series Recruited one speaker per month and coordinated travel plans, meetings, and social events Instructed three classes of 20-30 students o Delivered guest lectures in two additional undergraduate courses Mentored, trained, and supervised two graduate students and 10 undergraduate students



Texas Tech University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant and First Year Experience Mentor

  • Aug 2005 - May 2008

  Managed administrative and statistical databasesCollected, organized, and helped analyze data for research projects using psychophysiology to study emotionPresented original research findings at departmental brown bag meetingWrote a senior honors thesisEvaluated peer-reviewed journal articles regarding psychological researchLed weekly Learning Community Groups for 60 first-year college studentsPlanned community service and multicultural activitiesFacilitated weekly events and discussions to help students complete a successful transition into university lifeAssisted students in identifying academic and professional interests and opportunitiesAdvised students regarding campus resources and programs for personal and academic growth Show less

• Semester Abroad

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Developed Spanish language and multicultural skills while living with a host family, taking classes, and travelling throughout southern Spain.