As the Charity Events Coordinator I work on setting up and promoting volunteer and charitable events and opportunities for our league members. As the Treasurer I manage the checking account for the league.As the Co-Commissioner I help make manage and make decisions on behalf of the other members of the league.Co-Commissioner (2010-2012, 2014-present)Commissioner (2013)Treasurer (2010-present)Executive Board Member (2008-present)Charity Events Coordinator (2007-present)Metro North Division Coordinator (2007-2008)Synta Team Captain (2005-2009)

My summer (errr...and fall....and maybe winter!) sabbatical! Time off traditional employment to do things for myself. A mental break. A health break. Time to be in nature. To reconnect with friends. To enjoy interests and hobbies that have been neglected. To travel. And rest. Me time.

*10+ years Lab Programming/Planning Experience in the Architecture Industry*10 years prior experience working in Biomedical Engineering/Molecular & Cell Biology Laboratories (8 yrs in the pharmaceutical industry)*Involved in 130+ projects 2011-2021 -- Projects Include: industry labs (biology, chemistry, analytical, dry/electronics lab), master planning & HQ programming (including lab, office, amenities, support), lab equipment surveying, animal care facilities/vivarium projects, BSL3 vaccines lab, cleanroom (including CGTx & device manufacturing), manufacturing warehouse, Quality Labs, compounding facilities, and other regulated laboratory spaces.*Mentor/mentee; always learning, growing and helping others in the sectorMembership/Accreditation/Affiliation:LEED Green Associate (2012-present)Women In Bio, Boston Chapter (2012-present)ISPE, Boston Chapter, WIP [Women in Pharma] (2012-present)Biotech Tuesday (2012-2019)WWIRE [Wellness for Women in Real Estate] (2019-2019)PLA! [Professional Ladies Association] (2017-present)

Membership/Accreditation:LEED Green Associate (2012-present)Women In Bio, Boston Chapter (2012-present)ISPE, Boston Chapter (2012-present)Biotech Tuesday (2012-present)WWIRE (2019-present)PLA! (2017-present)Activities: Kendall Square Challenge (2019), IIDA Fashion Show (2019), Battle of the Biotech Bands (2019), Bio-Ball (2019), Boston PRIDE Parade (2019)

Director of Programming & Planning, January 2018-October 2018Lab Planner, October 2015-January 2018At TRIA, we practice the architecture of discovery, putting innovation at the heart of everything we do. Our team brings a deep understanding of the unique needs of science-based organizations, as well as decades of experience constructing the spaces and places that enable those organizations to meet their goals. From labs for R&D teams to facilities that speed the bringing of new drugs to market, our work is rooted in science and focused on enabling our clients’ growth. Based in Boston’s Innovation District, our focus is on creating practical, beautiful solutions to the challenges that meet our clients’ needs across all stages of their business and product development cycles.Activities: Corporate Challenge (2018), IIDA Fashion Show (2016-2018), Cycle for Survival (2017), Battle of the Biotech Bands (2016-2018)

Spending 8 years in the pharmaceutical industry, and over 10 years total in the lab, provided invaluable experience for my role as a Laboratory Planner & Programmer at Perkins+Will. I worked with clients during the programming process to assess their space and equipment needs, and then used that information to work hand in hand with our team of architects and designers to create beautiful, functional, efficient laboratories and support spaces. Having gone through two lab moves myself, I understand the anxiety that a move can bring, and hope that my expertise and involvement in the project helps alleviate some of the stress for the end-users.Activities: Corporate Challenge (2012-2015), IIDA Fashion Show (2012-2015), ClimbAmerica! (2013), Battle of the Biotech Bands (2013-2014)

Acquired by Perkins+Will, Boston, April 2012.

Translational Medicine (Clinical) May 2010-August 2011Sr. Research Associate, Translational Biology (Biology) April 2009-May 2010Research Associate II, September 2005-April 2009Research Assistant II, July 2003-September 2005Coordinate biomarker projects for all clinical trials. Establish relationships with CROs & vendors for new studies. Coordinate project logistics including scheduling meetings, contract management, transfer of samples, and receipt of data/results. Write monthly progress reports & run monthly meetings for Translational Medicine team. Write exploratory sample collection and handling protocols for clinical trials. Summarize and manage biomarker project data/results for presentations (both internal & external). Receive and manage database of exploratory clinical samples stored in-house.Mechanism of Action Studies: Affymetrix Gene Chip, Western Blot, Tissue Culture work, ELISA Assays, QPCR, Immunofluorescence, blood/animal work, FACS, In-cell WesternExtracurriculars: Celebrations Team (Event Planning) (2003-2011; Chairperson: 9/2008-9/2009), Softball Captain (2005-2009), Site Safety Council (2008-2010)

Undergraduate Laboratory Position-Western Blots, Coomassie Staining, human blood work