Led and contributed to science policy and advocacy training programs for academic researchers and students, including Congressional engagement.
Program Development & Management
UC System: Internship program coordinator for FGR Legislative Internship Program, offering UC students opportunities to see how Congress operates and how UC interacts with executive and legislative branches of government.
ARIS: As an ARIS Fellow, worked on a project developing the next generation workforce through science policy as a bridge between science and society. ARIS is housed at the University of Missouri and supported by NSF.
URA: Policy advisor for inaugural Universities Research Association (URA) Science Policy and Advocacy for Research Competition (SPARC) Series for STEM graduate students, including advocacy with
Additional Projects
- UCI GPS-STEM: Co-director and advisor for Science Policy and Advocacy Certificate Program for STEM Scientists program focused on STEM graduate students and postdocs, with p
- ASU: Selected for NSF-sponsored ‘Future Substance of STEM Education’ project, where our team co-designed a concept for Scientific Solutions for Society Certificate Program
- SRC: Lead a virtual policy group focused on policy workforce developmentoined Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition to advocate for workforce development policies that strengthen our economy including U
Professional Development
Courses taken and engagement in professional development to hone policy skills related to scientific research and STEM workforce development. These include programs and memberships:
CRS: Advanced Legislative Process Institute | WGR: Direct Connect to Congress | AAAS: Leadership Seminar in Science and Technology Policy | UVA Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy: Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century | S&T Policy Academy: Public Policy Analysis for Scientists, Engineers, and Health Professionals | MIT Policy Lab: Tools for Academic Engagement in Public Policy | WCSA: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series | CSS: California State Society Membership.