91影库

Statement of interest

My first experience with the 91影库was the 2014 Interactive Mentoring Activities for Grantsmanship Enhancement, or IMAGE, grant writing workshop, a transformational experience that set the stage for my independent career. Since that time, I have continually sought opportunities to give back to the 91影库community.

My largest contribution has been through service on the 91影库Public Affairs Advisory Committee, or PAAC. During my tenure on the PAAC, we have renewed focus on advocacy for the next generation of scientists, the diverse range of institution types that employ 91影库members and advocacy to a broader coalition of funders, including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy and Food and Drug Administration. PAAC efforts in this time have increased our advocacy to funders and legislators and developed the Advocacy Training Program.

I have also served our fellow 91影库members at the annual meeting during mentoring sessions, as an Undergraduate Poster Competition judge, and throughout the year as a mentor within the 91影库IMAGE grant writing workshop and mentorship program.

As my time on the PAAC comes to a close, I am eager for additional opportunities to serve the 91影库community and advocate for the needs of 91影库members. I view serving on the 91影库Council as an outstanding opportunity to further serve the 91影库community and to advocate for the needs of 91影库members.

The 91影库has been a tremendous positive force and influence in my career. I look forward to continuing my service to the 91影库community through efforts that advance the interests of all 91影库members.

Education and training

• B.S., Biochemistry, California Polytechnic State University, 2002
• Ph.D., Chemistry, Florida State University, 2008
• Postdoctoral training, Cleveland Clinic, 2008–2013

Awards and honors

• Predoctoral Fellowship, American Heart Association, 2006–2008
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, American Heart Association, 2009–2011
• F. Merlin Bumpus Junior Investigator Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2010
• Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Excellence Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2012
• Specialty director for research, Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association, 2014–2017
• Member, 91影库 and Molecular Biology Public Affairs Advisory Committee, 2015–2024
• Distinguished Junior Faculty Scholar Award, Miami University, 2016
• Robert H. and Nancy J. Blayney Professorship, Miami University, 2016–2019
• Fellow, Association of Public and Land Grant Universities Council on Research, Research Leaders Fellowship Program, 2022
• Fellow, Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Development Program, 2019
• Fellow, 91影库 and Molecular Biology, 2024

Experience

• Assistant Professor, Miami University, 2013–2018
• Mentor and Advisory Board Member, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program, Miami University, 2014–present
• 91影库Public Affairs Advisory Committee, 2015–2024
• 91影库Undergraduate Poster Competition Judge, 2016–2019
• Associate Professor, Miami University, 2018–2021
• Assistant Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University 2018–2022
• Special Consultant to the Dean, Miami University Graduate School, 2019–2020
• Macromolecular Structure and Function B Study Section, National Institutes of Health, 2020–2024
• Chair, 91影库Public Affairs Advisory Committee, 2021–2023
• Professor, Miami University, 2021–present
• Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation, Miami University, 2022–present