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Frederick, Maryland, United States

Provides end-to-end planning and execution across the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs with a robust background in project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional team leadership. Dedicated to stimulating technological innovation, stimulating participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, and increasing private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal Research and Development.

Fort Detrick, Maryland

Provided program coordination of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs to support innovative small businesses in Federally funded research and development (R&D) and to stimulate partnerships between innovative small businesses and non-profit Research Institutions. Expertise encompassed the full life cycle of technology development from topic conception through to contractual award, including alignment to the warfighter’s capability gaps, facilitating seamless collaboration between stakeholders, crafting comprehensive contract packages, and supervising the critical path to increase the transition potential through the biomedical product development lifecycle.

Fort Detrick Frederick, Maryland

Served as a dedicated Project Coordinator for multiple Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) internship and program opportunities, to include Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMs), Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP), and College Qualified Leaders (CQL) Program, sponsored by USAMRDC Headquarters and the five subordinate commands. Established Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MSI), to include Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore, to provide an accessible pathway between institutional and military research to attract, develop, and mentor the next generation of diverse talent through U.S. Army Educational Outreach Programs (AEOP).

Columbia, Maryland

Enrollment Advisor with a proven track record in expanding access to higher education among underserved communities. Maintained understanding of policy changes and implications to ensure outreach efforts were both compliant and impactful.

Master’S Courses, Mba With Focus Of Project Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Integrated Marketing Communication

Activities and Societies: PRSA Student Chapter - Public Relations Society of America