My professional background includes over a decade as a research assistant specializing in molecular biology, cell biology, and imaging technologies, nine years in K-12 science professional development and educational technologies, and over 20 years in research development with a focus on team science, funding and proposal writing support, and interdisciplinary research. My scientific and educational background, a Master's degree in organizational and leadership communication, additional graduate coursework in psychology, higher education, and history of science bring an interdisciplinary perspective to science communication, research and professional development.