Experience

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Assistance Advisor

  • Nov 2022 - Present



U.S. Economic Development Administration

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Regional Integrator

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

  This complex role enabled me to employ my broad skillset to make a difference in communities throughout our 10-state region and nationwide. I coordinated federal, state, local, and tribal interagency partnerships to streamline investments and resources. I was a subject matter expert in many fields and was called upon to provide context on regional economic recovery, rural development, disaster response/recovery, climate change resiliency, and other subjects.

• Economic Development Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - Oct 2019

  In this role, I managed multiple grants within our region where I administered ~$120M in grant funding for 55 grants and projects. The resulting metrics showed ~1,550 new jobs and generated $135M+ in private investment. I proactively oversaw the grantees, coaching and counseling when applicable, and celebrating their success.



Kansas Department of Health and Environment

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Environmental Scientist III

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2016

  I developed multilayered State Implementation Plans (SIPs) as required under the Clean Air Act. I collaborated with affected industries, government entities, and private citizens, to negotiate buy-in for action plans and proposed solutions defined from the results of lengthy technical processes. I defined plans from scientific modeling applied to determine concentrations of the applicable air pollutant using complex air quality modeling functions. I supervised personnel reviewing air quality data, evaluating data accuracy, and writing communications to the EPA. I coached and developed two direct reports, evaluated their performance, and trained them for improved performance and data accuracy. Show less

• Medical Countermeasures Program Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2014

  I managed the MCM program for the State of Kansas and its county health departments. To expedite response in a public health emergency, I oversaw the creation and maintenance of antibiotic and antiviral medication caches, CHEMPACK (undisclosed locations of rapid-deploy medications), and managed Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) readiness.



FEMA

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Planning Capacity Building (CPCB) Group Lead

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2013



State of Colorado

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Climate Change Strategist

  • Dec 2008 - Jun 2010



Colorado Department of Transportation

• Statewide Air Quality and Noise Program Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2008