Act as program and evaluation manager for KSKidsMAP, Kansas’s pediatric mental health care access program. Ensure that all program activities, expenditures, and outcomes are in compliance with grant regulations and guidelines. Maintain databases of program-related information, including grant terms, reports, communications and engagement. Ensure data integrity and accuracy, conducting regular audits and updates as needed. Use data to generate insights and reports that inform decision-making and program improvement. Create and submit accurate and timely performance reports to grantors, detailing program outcomes, achievements, and impact. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and develop program initiatives that align with grant requirements and organizational goals. Ensure program activities are well-defined, measurable, and aligned with the grant's purpose and objectives. Actively and independently contribute toward the development, execution, and completion of departmental research and quality improvement activities. Support faculty and residents in scholarly activity endeavors from idea development to dissemination. Provide program and data coordination for extramural projects, as needed. Collaborate with University partners (other departments within the KU School of Medicine, Wesley Medical Center, Wichita State University, Sedgwick County Health Department, Children's Mercy, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and other external partners) to accomplish project goals.

Contribute toward the development, execution, and completion of departmental research and quality improvement activities. Support faculty and residents in scholarly activity endeavors from idea development to dissemination. Provide program and data coordination for extramural projects, as needed. Collect, manage, analyze, and report data related to assigned project activities. Assist with development and finalization of Institutional Review Board forms and manage process for investigators. Facilitate collaboration with grant development and oversite divisions (internal and external) prior to application submission and following award. Collaborate with faculty and residents in developing procedures that ensure the unbiased integrity of data and statistical analysis. Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for submission to professional journals. Collaborate with University partners (other departments within the KU School of Medicine, Wesley Medical Center, Wichita State University, Sedgwick County Health Department, Children's Mercy, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and other external partners) to accomplish project goals.

Acted as Laboratory Manager and supervised day to day laboratory operations. Conducted technical, bacteriological, and chemical examinations of water samples while monitoring standards of performance in quality control and quality assurance. Conducted studies on specific treatment problems and proposed solutions. Maintained the certification for the City of Derby’s National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). Prepared, submitted, and maintained required reports, records, and documents for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Division of Water Resources, Environmental Protection Agency, and other requesting agencies. Maintained laboratory standard operating procedures and safety data sheets. Conducted annual ethics and safety training to staff. Provided recommendations regarding individual performance expectations of subordinate personnel and monitored and evaluated employee performance through formal and informal performance reviews according to policy. Coordinated and collaborated with all personnel involved with lab functions.

Lead and supported research initiatives by performing experiments. Coordinated and implemented research activities associated with assigned projects to support the goals of the lab. Identified issues in research protocols and helped to identify and implement modifications in research methodologies. Consulted scientific literature as needed. Generated, identified, collected, managed and retained research-generated data; ensured that sufficient records were kept and good record keeping practices were followed to document experimental methods, accuracy of data collected and methods and accuracy of data interpretation. Analyzed and interpreted data generated from research projects using statistical programs (SAS, R). Prepared scientific manuscripts for publication.

Taught a variety of undergraduate labs including Fundamental Genetics, Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates, Botany, and Zoology. Planned lessons and assignments, set up and executed labs, led discussion sections, and graded lab reports and exams.

Maintained the Watson Evolutionary Biology lab by performing basic husbandry for all research specimens as well as running experiments for ongoing research projects.

Student assistant to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. Answered phones, made appointments, and maintained files and records.

Student assistant to the Dean of Students. Answered phones, made appointments, handled withdrawals and traffic appeals, and maintained files.

Acted as a docent for River Bend Nature Center by giving tours to visiting groups. Maintained animal enclosures and facilities. Led school groups through grant funded activities and programs. Led summer camp groups through various summer programs.

Prepared teacher work stations before student arrival. Led educational games with the students during the break between lessons. Answered phones, made appointments, proctored exams, and maintained the facility.