I serve as a Program Director in the Office of Partnerships at NC State University, where I provide strategic planning, development, and support for multidisciplinary programs in global health, life sciences, and sustainability. I have 20+ years of experience in research crossing several disciplines, including chemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, cell biology, environmental engineering, and materials science. Prior to joining NC State I helped stand up the Duke University Center for Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Infectious Disease (WaSH-AID). In that role, I led multiple research efforts funded by foundations, government, and industry, and coordinated research partnerships with other university groups and companies. I am passionate about research that seeks to improve human and environmental health and about facilitating the diverse teams needed to tackle the complicated problems.