As Associate Director of Research Operations in the Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations (CTF), Jackie oversees the operational effectiveness of the Center's research and education portfolio, funded through government agencies (predominantly the Department of Defense) and the private sector. This includes pre- and post-award collaborations, managing relationships with government, industry, and other education institutions, and ensuring contract performance through deliverables, personnel support, financial matters, and logistics. In partnership with leadership and faculty, she identifies and develops projects, processes, and strategic plans for Center growth and sustainability through novel research and education opportunities.
Jackie is an accredited Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute. In addition to being a Sun Devil alumna for her undergraduate and graduate degrees, she has worked at ASU in project development/management for over a decade. Prior to joining CTF, Jackie was part of the Biodesign Institute's Pathfinder Center.
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