Leads the development and integration of life and workforce readiness programming for youth grades K-12. Coordinates cohorts of work-based learning opportunities. Establishes and expands relationships with local corporate and community partners to enhance youth LWR experiences.

Developed and facilitated individual and organizational presentations and training aligned to research-based best practices. Developed cross-functional curriculum centered around STEM and literacy. Provided technical assistance for building organizational and staff capacity.

Coordinated the development and implementation of youth career pathways programs aimed at increasing access and opportunity for youth in central Iowa. Developed and maintained data systems for youth employment and youth engagement opportunities.

Managed full-time Education Specialists (10-12) across multiple Iowa public school districts. Identified areas of professional development, provided coaching and training, analyzed data, and served as liaison among community leaders and school administrators.

Conducted and designed training materials for IWD and program specific services. Developed tracking systems to report training progress for all positions within IWD including supervisory personnel.

Managed progress (in-person and remotely) toward funder identified health and education goals for more than fifteen unique clients employing over 20 full-time staff, over 45 part-time staff, and serving 1000+ youth. Prepared monthly client reports, participated in annual project reviews, developed cross-functional programs, managed internal resource databases, and facilitated state-wide virtual and in-person presentations and trainings for adult learners aligned with industry best practices. Established a committed Central Iowa OST network and expanded active membership threefold.

Managed full-time staff (1), part-time staff (12-15), and volunteers (15-20). Developed and managed an annual budget of $280,000. Managed activities and reported on mentorship, health, and technology grant funding. Cultivated relationships and maintained communication with a wide array of stakeholders to improve overall quality of program including program funders, organizational leaders (local and national), school administrators, teachers, families, and youth. Developed and implemented curriculum & trainings aligned to research-based best practices. Measured progress of 300 teens and staff quarterly and used data to inform curriculum and training decisions. Founding member of the Training Department and the Strategic Leadership Program Committee.

Implemented curriculum aligned to research-based best practice. Maintained relationships with a wide array of stakeholders including organizational leaders, school administrators, teachers, families, and youth. Measured progress of 100 youth quarterly and used data to inform curriculum decisions.

Assisted Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences professors with implementing lessons, maintaining student records, and clerical support.

Assisted faculty members with research on pharmaceutics projects.Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.Prepared literature for reports, presentations, and submission to a peer-review journal.

Synthesized the dipeptide aspartame and used solid state NMR and other techniques for characterization.