Experience

Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Undergraduate Learning Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Advising in and administration of the public policy minor. Providing leadership in the exploration, planning, development, and launch of a new public policy major. Advising in and administration of the public policy minor. Providing leadership in the exploration, planning, development, and launch of a new public policy major.



University of Washington School of Public Health

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager of Student & Academic Services, Nutritional Sciences Program

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2023

  Oversee graduate and undergraduate student and academic services in a dynamic academic program including an undergraduate major (BA) in Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health, a nutrition minor, and the nutritional sciences option for the Public Health-Global Health major, a Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), PhD and graduate-level training leading to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential. Lead strategic priorities for the staff team and facilitates curriculum and program improvement with faculty. Show less

• Program Manager, Nutritional Sciences Program

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

  Partnered on the proposal for the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major which passed in record time after intensive work and thoughtful project management. Supported the launch of the major and initiated new systems in student and academic services operations.

• Academic Services Director, Public Health Major

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2017

  As the first Academic Services Director for the Public Health Major, had responsibility for all facets of a new School-wide undergraduate major, from academic and student services to program direction. Provided strategic oversight for the implementation of a new curriculum that enabled us to grow our average student enrollment from 80 to 540 in just five years. Enrolled one of the most diverse student populations at the University by combining efforts in holistic admission with support for the development and execution of multi-faceted and partner-engaged diversity programming. Recipient of 2017 Professional Staff Association Outstanding Staff Award, UWRecipient of 2017 Office of the Dean Outstanding Staff Award, UW SPH Show less

• Program Manager, Environmental Health Major

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

  Managed operational, financial, and enrollment services for undergraduate program and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) summer program. Recipient of 2012 Department Outstanding Staff Award



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2009

  Transfer Outreach Coordinator Coordinated and implemented undergraduate transfer outreach, traveling throughout the state and region; developed and executed new comprehensive review process for transfer admission, hired and trained graduate student readers, liaised with advisors, counseled prospective students, created admission planning materials. Nominated for 2009 Distinguished Staff Award, University of Washington Transfer Outreach Coordinator Coordinated and implemented undergraduate transfer outreach, traveling throughout the state and region; developed and executed new comprehensive review process for transfer admission, hired and trained graduate student readers, liaised with advisors, counseled prospective students, created admission planning materials. Nominated for 2009 Distinguished Staff Award, University of Washington



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Director

  • 2001 - 2004

  Created graduate admission process for top-ranked professional school, reviewed applications, managed several staff, advised students, maintained several databases and generated reports, produced program materials, oversaw recruitment activities, served as graduate coordinator, participated in curriculum self-study, assisted with orientation and special events. Recipient of 2003 Lora Lee Pederson Staff Excellence Award, UT Austin School of Social Work Created graduate admission process for top-ranked professional school, reviewed applications, managed several staff, advised students, maintained several databases and generated reports, produced program materials, oversaw recruitment activities, served as graduate coordinator, participated in curriculum self-study, assisted with orientation and special events. Recipient of 2003 Lora Lee Pederson Staff Excellence Award, UT Austin School of Social Work



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions

  • Sep 1997 - Aug 1999

  Assistant to Dean of Multicultural Recruitment Planned and executed recruitment programs for 500+ visiting students, evaluated undergraduate admission applications, represented University at fairs and events, developed program materials, and advised students on course selection and admissions. Assistant to Dean of Multicultural Recruitment Planned and executed recruitment programs for 500+ visiting students, evaluated undergraduate admission applications, represented University at fairs and events, developed program materials, and advised students on course selection and admissions.