Ann Maxson Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

St Louis, Missouri, Us

Troy, Michigan, Us

Crafted and managed the training portfolio for the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP). Fostered continuous professional growth of early career biomedical research scientists through the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning experiences and materials. Key achievements include:Utilized needs assessment frameworks (e.g., action mapping), kick-off and check-in meetings, storyboards, prototypes, and communication plans to effectively partner with an annual average of 100+ clients and subject matter experts (SME) to collectively identify organizational performance goals and learning solutions.Designed and implemented 15+ annual training programs to enhance skills across diverse domains, including user adoption, career planning, scientific communication, leading scientific teams, grant writing, and research ethics, contributing to the career placement of 100+ postdoctoral researchers.Engineered the Learning for Early Engagement and Development (LEAD) program, an andragogical onboarding curriculum that uses coaching and self-driven and facilitator-led learning experiences, helping new talent assess current and target abilities and refine competencies essential to early success at their new institute.Reshaped a comprehensive grant writing workshop from a lecture-based training to a blended learning approach, featuring interactive online modules, expert coaching, and peer review simulations, bringing about the completion of successful grant applications.Developed and managed six iterations of organization's peer mentoring program implementing a decision support system for generating partnerships, regular hybrid learning experiences, and an online community of practice, yielding an annual average of 450+ hours of mentor support and an increase in program satisfaction.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Crafted and managed the training portfolio for the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP). Fostered continuous professional growth of early career biomedical research scientists through the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning experiences and materials. Key achievements include:Curated and managed a professional development catalog of 50+ digital resources and printed texts to foster the adaptive learning needs of early career researchers with varied skill levels and foci, fostering a strengthened adaptability to meet learners needs and the cultivation of a continuous learning culture within the organization.Authored and designed six editions of program handbook (Adobe Suite), improving content accessibility through an enhanced digital format, multimedia interactions, hyperlinked content and navigation, and alternative text for 508 compliance.Designed and published 50+ job aids (Canva, Adobe Suite) with timeline visualizations, decision trees, process maps, and checklists to represent on-the-job processes (publishing clearances, Federal travel), providing succinct overviews of essential information and resulting in increased adherence to organizational policies.Produced and edited instructional videos using Camtasia, transforming intricate subject matter (power calculations, grant writing, project management) into bite-sized microlearning modules that resulted in an increase in learner engagement and a reduction in time required to grasp complex concepts.Enhanced leadership presentations via audience engagement approaches like live polls (Poll Everywhere), interactive Q&A (Slido), virtual breakout sessions (Teams, Zoom, WebEx), and collaborative crowdsourcing (Miro, Padlet), advancing the impact of presentations by involving participants and considering their diverse needs.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Launched and administered learning experiences and resources for early career biomedical research scientists in the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP). Key achievements include:Conducted comprehensive needs assessments, consulting with institutional experts and completing content analysis of policy reports to produce a Federally compliant responsible conduct of research training strategy for postdoctoral fellows.Oversaw development and maintenance of program’s Plone Content Management System (CMS), utilizing front end development (WYSIWYG and HTML editing) to disseminate digital policy and learning resources at scale for both scientific and administrative users.Expertly coordinated and facilitated sessions within new talent orientation for four annual cohorts of recently onboarded scientists, employing techniques like energizers, storytelling, inclusive language, reflection time, and feedback loops to enhance informational and networking sessions, fostering a sense of psychological safety and institutional belonging.Provided strategic mentorship to the Fellows Advisory Board, collaborating with junior committee members to enhance outreach through targeted email campaigns and to utilize environmental scanning techniques, resulting in the identification of valuable alumni engagement opportunities at professional conferences.Collaborated with team to deploy recruitment efforts for program via engagement with prospective candidates at national conferences, adept staffing of both in-person and virtual career fairs, and creation of promotional materials on hiring platforms such as Handshake and LinkedIn, generating a pool multidisciplinary of candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Championed and streamlined administrative workflows supporting biomedical research trainees in the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP). Key achievements include:Utilized process mapping techniques to analyze existing Federal travel workflows and identified inefficiencies, resulting in a reduction in travel approval time and an increase in traveler compliance with Federal travel policies.Maintained and analyzed data in information systems to track the use of trainee travel and training allowances, tracking a $120,000+ annual budget to support personalized professional development goals of trainees and consulting with program leaders to identify spending trends and optimize future budget allocation.

Empowered students in grades 9-12 via student-centered instruction in the areas of performing arts and language arts. Key achievements include:Designed and executed daily curriculum plans across five courses, fostering skill development for 100+ diverse learners in theatre performance, technical theatre, and language arts, demonstrating adaptability, organizational proficiency, and effective communication in a fast-paced educational environment.Directed and managed all aspects of annual theatre department events by scheduling rehearsals; mentoring actors in character development and movement; designing and constructing sets, costumes, and lighting plans; generating publicity; and organizing front and back of house operations. “2014–2015 Moniteau County R-1 Teacher of the Year Award” nominee.

Jefferson City, Mo, Us

Key achievements include:Processed and tracked incoming fiscal impact requests from the Missouri State Legislature, allowing for the analysis of legislation potentially vital to the department.Acted as communication liaison between the Director of Administration and government division representatives.Organized, publicized, and oversaw department-sponsored events.Maintained a keyword searchable database for the use of staff to make connections between varied specializations within the department.

Key achievements include:Taught the English language to students through language immersion classes. Encouraged students at various levels to take stock in the class’s language acquisition through peer mediated learning. Utilized supportive communication to promote a safe learning environment where students, who may otherwise feel vulnerable modeling a new language, feel safe and understood. Directed and choreographed various musical and dramatic stage performances for numerous classes within the school.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Key achievements include:Performed various roles in literature based stage productions for young audiences.Toured a bi-state region, bringing productions to schools and community venues.Developed and led instruction in drama workshops for students in grades K–12.Completed duties of assistant stage manager.

Springfield, Mo, Us

Key achievements include:Featured performer in dramatic and musical stage productions, including Footloose, Cyrano De Bergerac, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.

Master Of Science - Ms, Learning Technologies And Design

Graduate Certificate, Online Educator

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theatre And Secondary Education

High School Diploma