The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) is dramatically increasing the number of physical science doctoral degrees earned by Black, Latinx and Indigenous students. IGEN is a part of the NSF INCLUDES National Network of individuals, organizations and alliances striving to broaden participation in STEM. "NSF INCLUDES envisions a nation where everyone has opportunities for success in STEM."

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As Director of Talent Pool Programs for American Geophysical Union (AGU) I lead the development and implementation of an organizational strategic plan for talent pool initiatives. My staff and I create new initiatives to enhance affiliation and engagement of AGU’s over 60K members and 300K+ Earth and space scientists and students worldwide. I set priorities for initiatives and implement operational efficiencies to streamline and target program offerings. I also work to align technology to best meet AGU's mission and needs. My trained staff effectively manages the career and professional development needs of our highly diverse geoscience workforce/membership. I also manage the resource allocation of the staff. Key to my work is developing and maintaining relationships with collaborators, sponsors, and external stakeholders. Some of my major accomplishments at AGU have centered around cultivating and developing multiple collaborative partners for innovative programs to serve the changing needs of our membership including: Mentoring365.org, expanding the student travel grants, creating an undergraduate scholarship program for URM students, and expanding the Inclusive Graduate Education Network to include Earth and space science programs.

When I became the Assistant Director of Industry Member Programs for ACS I conducted an initial evaluation and deep dive analysis of ACS's program offerings. I collaborated with other senior managers (primarily from market research and representative governance) to eliminate ineffective legacy programs, identify gaps, and recommend new programs. I led efforts to increase value and relevance derived from ACS membership by focusing on the creation of industry-specific content and services in response to market research to exceed member needs. I also developed value statements for market sectors, and prioritized strategies for industry member retention and acquisition.Some of my major accomplishments in this role were:★ I created industry-specific services and publications to serve as vehicles for increased membership and retention to include: the Industry Voices Blog, a revamped Industry Insights Newsletter, and new website (which also increased financial support of ACS awards and governance support for industry).★ I enhanced relationships with donors and improved business practices resulting in significant increase in dues revenues in 2015 versus 2014. This allowed ACS to increase funding for two programs (Industry Roundtables and the Committee on Corporation Associates) by 250%.

As the Assistant Director of ACS’s Career Management & Development Department I held responsibility for cultivating and enhancing professional services through active program management. I managed the department's budget and served as subject-matter expert on employment and economic trends. I was also a member of ACS's strategic planning committees. Significant new career programs added during my tenure included: ACS Career Pathways workshop (highlighting different career choices for chemical professionals), entrepreneurial programs/initiatives, an entrepreneurial resource center, and successful government grant awards that furthered ACS career and development initiatives (i.e. Women of Color in Chemistry, WIRED training: One Stop Career Centers in NJ). I also facilitated 10-15 career development workshops annually, and made presentations to executive management, ACS Board, ACS committees, and to the public. My major accomplishments in this role were:★ In 2014 Career and Professional Services were ranked as the #1 reason why members renewed their ACS membership. In 2008 these services were not even in the top 10 reasons for renewal.I received three major ACS awards:★ 2013 ACS Catalyst Award: I was recognized for my efforts as a member of the Development & Implementation team for ACS on Campus, a global outreach program to university students promoting ACS’s career/professional development offerings.★ 2012 ASAE Summit Award: I created the ACS Entrepreneurial Initiative, a training and support program for entrepreneurs and start-ups in chemistry.★ 2009 Outstanding Service Award: I supported the development and implementation activities of the new ACS Leadership Development System.

Local sections are the heart-blood of ACS programming. As the Assistant Director of Local Section & Community Activities, I directed training and support programs for ACS local section leaders and community events coordinators. Managed dues allocation disbursements and administration of annual reporting process. Coordinated ACS Leadership Institute, and assisted the ACS President during the NCW Extreme Tour covering 13,000 miles is 10 days.

Activities I managed an annual volunteer pool of 10K people who in turn interacted with over 30M individuals through educational and promotional campaigns for National Chemistry Week and Chemists Celebrate Earth Day via ACS's local sections/territories. I distributed annual member dues pool of ~$6M to local section treasurers and managed a departmental budget of $1.2M. I also supervised the department's staff and internal administrative functions.My major accomplishments in this role were:★ I created and expanded ACS's annual Chemists Celebrate Earth Day Program.★ I conceptualized, developed, and published informal education curriculum, with hands-on activities for children and their parents, demonstrating concepts and lessons of basic science.

Conducted research on the synthesis and characterization of silicon nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications, and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in general and inorganic chemistry.

Served as an instructor for general chemistry courses aimed at graduation requirements for students in majors other than chemistry.