Experience

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  University System Of Maryland

  • Executive Director Of Economic Development
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  University System of Maryland

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Executive Director of Economic Development

    • Jan 2022 - Present

    Interim Executive Director of Economic Development at University System of Maryland from January 2022 through April 2023.

  • Venture Development Director

    • Sep 2018 - Dec 2021

    Universities are amazing partners and supporters for innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and other non-profit and corporate entities. If that's (exciting) news to you, connect to learn more. Like anything worth doing, though, it's not easy. I help the University System of Maryland do it better. Startups and small businesses specifically can see how the University System of Maryland provides support here: https://www.usmd.edu/usm/economic-development/resources.php. Community Building ◆ Convene USM institutions to share best practicesConnecting ◆ See above! Capacity Building ◆ Identify opportunities for university ESOs and the ventures they supportAdvising ◆ Counsel university spinouts and ventures seeking USM supportStrategic Analysis and Planning ◆ For USM and USMO's Maryland Momentum FundDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion ◆ All of the above with a lens that promotes greater DEI

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  USM Maryland Momentum Fund

  • Venture Development Director

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2023
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  MARYLAND BUSINESS INCUBATION ASSOCIATION

  • Board President

    • Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

    Board Member from Jul 2020 to Jul 2021. Board President Aug 2021 - June 2023.

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  Innov8MD

  • Board Member

    • May 2020 - Dec 2021
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  University of Maryland Center for Environmental...

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Founding Manager, Harbor Launch at the Institute of Marine and Environmental ...

    • Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    www.harborlaunch.comFounding manager of a life science startup incubator embedded within a University System of Maryland research institute. Advisor ◆ Conducted business counseling with tenants and clients on an individual basisMarketer & Saleswoman ◆ Written, presentations, trade shows, to r...

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  National Science Foundation

  • Arlington, Virginia

  • Analyst - Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships

    • May 2012 - Sep 2015
    • Arlington, Virginia

    Developed a newly created role responsible for portfolio analysis, marketing, and assessment for several different innovation grant programs, including the $176M small business grant programs.Connector ◆ Liaison among directors, executives, portfolio companies, external stakeholders.Customer Inte...

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  American Journal Experts

  • Freelance- Anywhere! (Corporate in North Carolina)

  • Editor

    • Jun 2011 - Sep 2015
    • Freelance- Anywhere! (Corporate in North Carolina)

    I edited scientific manuscripts that are written in English by international authors who would like to submit to American journals.

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  American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE)

  • Biomass Coordinating Council Program Intern

    • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

    Helped coordinate various conferences, workshops, and webinars; composed and/or edited outreach letters, member communications, project documents, and special event marketing emails; represented ACORE and the BCC in meetings with congressmen and their staff regarding renewable energy policy; and ...