Experience

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  Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

  • United States
  • Research Services
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Lead Health Science Policy Analyst

    • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Health Science Policy Analyst

    • May 2021 - Oct 2022

  • AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow

    • Aug 2019 - May 2021

    I work with the Office of Science Policy, Reporting and Program Analysis (OSPRA) to contribute to the development of science policies, initiatives, and programs within the NICHD and across the NIH that promote children’s and women’s health and development. I assist in preparation of materials to provide support for policy and program planning through data analysis and program evaluation. I perform portfolio analyses and generate reports that translate scientific advances to communicate progress to policy makers and the public, and aid in the NICHD decision making process.

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  National Institutes of Health (NINDS)

  • Bethesda, MD

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    • Jan 2015 - Aug 2019
    • Bethesda, MD

    As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Susan Wray in the Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology Section of NINDS, I characterized the role of Sox protein during the development of GnRH cells and olfactory neurons in the nose of embryonic mice. I mentored and trained post-bac fellows and high school students in lab techniques and manged their research projects. This fellowship provided experience in protocol development, project management, lab management, supply ordering and maintenance contract management, and troubleshooting.

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  National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

  • Bethesda, MD

  • Education and Community Outreach Detail (Internship)

    • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
    • Bethesda, MD

    I worked with the Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) at NGHRI to assist in the development of educational and community engagement programming relating to genetics. I collaborated with the National Academy of Sciences LabX program to organize the “Genomic Information, Privacy, and Social Justice” stakeholder focus group to brainstorm initiatives to engage the public in discussions regarding the benefits and concerns involved with genetic testing, privacy, and law enforcement. I also collaborated with The Maryland Center at Bowie State University to organize the Bowie State University DNA Day Event “DNA, Privacy and Social Justice”, which was a student-led public discussion regarding the benefits and concerns of genomic testing, privacy, social justice, and law enforcement. I initiated a working relationship with the DC Department of Forensic Sciences for future education collaborations.

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  Georgetown University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Laboratory Professor

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

    I directed four laboratory sections for Foundations in Biology I course, managed teaching assistants, led discussions with students, and graded coursework

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    • May 2014 - Dec 2014

    I expanded and published projects that were initiated during my graduate study

  • Ph.D. Candidate

    • Sep 2008 - May 2014

    My thesis research focused on defining the role of transcription factor Sox21 during neural plate development and identifying its partner proteins using the frog embryo. I established lab techniques and assisted in teaching six undergrad courses as a teaching fellow. I mentored summer students and supervised two undergraduate honors research projects. I contributed to grant applications, reported and discussed data at lab meetings and journal club meetings, and ordered lab supplies. I also volunteered as a Frog Development Demonstrator for select Biology classes, and for visiting high school students and community outreach events.

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  Temple University

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    • Jun 2006 - Jul 2008
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    I worked with Dr. George P. Tuszynski in the Center for Neurovirology to identify a cell receptor for a newly identified peptide involved in preventing angiogenesis using biochemistry techniques.