The University of Texas at El Paso is a public research university. The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Resource Sciences is the multidisciplinary department of the College of Sciences.As Doctoral Candidate: Pursuing a PhD in Geological Sciences with emphasis on field geology, geophysics, and instrumentation in support of terrestrial, lunar, and martian human space flight surface operations. Pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology, with certification emphasis on geographic information systems, remote sensing, digital image processing, and spatial analysis. Specialized research interests include: lunar geology, martian geology, and planetary science; medical geography, medical geology, public health geology, and geological hazards; field geology, geoscience processes, physical geography, geomorphology, tectonics, and seismology. As Research Assistant for the NASA Artemis III Geology Team: Serving as a student member of the team that will be responsible for defining the science objectives for the Artemis III mission, designing the surface science plan for the mission (tasks, tools, stations, traverse paths), participating in pre-mission training, executing the science plan from the science evaluation room during the mission, assisting with the preliminary examination of returned samples, and writing the preliminary science and mission reports after the mission. As Research Assistant for National Science Foundation: Deployed as an Antarctic Deep Field Scientist for a 102-day science expedition to McMurdo Station, the Ross Ice Shelf, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, and Thwaites Glacier as part of the United States National Science Foundation and United Kingdom Natural Environment Research Council partnership in the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration. As Research & Teaching Assistant for the Department: Supports undergraduate and graduate courses and labs. Executes field camps and field research.

Ground Cloud Horizon Star inspires young people, and the adults who nurture them, to see the wonder of aviation and space exploration and the importance of the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math disciplines that make them possible. As Motivational Speaker: A STEM/STEAM-oriented professional, aviator, mentor, and aspiring space explorer who enjoys sharing how the dreams, passion, excitement, and enthusiasm that I felt as a child continue to motivate me today in my life pursuits. When engaging in motivational speaking for school systems and youth organizations, I value the opportunity to encourage young people to, “Dream Out Loud,” and watch their faces light up simply because I have asked them to have the confidence to share who it is they want to be and what it is they want to do. I appreciate when young people grasp the importance of the, “Crew Concept,” when they truly understand that everyone has a place on their team, and that every position on that team matters to mission success, regardless of how they define that mission. I love being able to share that what I think makes the space exploration community so special – that we inherently know what it means to, “Elevate and Uplift,” each other in everything we do because we know we rise together, and we mean that both literally and figuratively. Moreover, it is important to me that the advancement of human space flight and space exploration be inclusive of adults throughout the world of varying skills, trades, and talents, as it is imperative that we engage people with diverse backgrounds, unique experiences, inquiring minds, and incredible ingenuity to be a part of this era of exploration.

Thick Bar Creations utilizes cutting-edge 3D modeling, scanning, and industrial printing technology to create and manufacture a wide range of unique products and prototypes for a variety of customers, both public and private. As Lead Artist: Conceives, leads design team effort, and manufactures unique 3D printed figurines, ornaments, trophies, memorabilia, and prototypes. Employs problem solving skills to ensure the highest quality of design, print characteristics, and end-user satisfaction. Integrates technical data, from a variety of sources, to achieve organizational success in daily additive manufacturing operations. As Facility Manager: Maintains 3D Systems Projet 660 Pro 3D printer, associated computers and software suites, scanner system, and additional manufacturing shop equipment to optimal levels of performance. Creates training materials, maintenance logs, and quality assurance documents for a diverse team of support staff. Stays abreast of a rapidly changing advancements in manufacturing tools, components, consumables, materials, and best practices.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and the home of Space Camp.As Vice President: Served as an integral member of the senior executive team that drove the development and execution of the overall strategy for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Held the operational responsibility for leading, positively impacting, and motivating 47,000+ trainees from around the world who participated in space exploration, aviation, robotics, and cyber camp programming. Demonstrated outstanding fiscal responsibility and resource stewardship within a $40+ million nonprofit business model. Engaged with its Board of Directors to present for approval its organizational plans for operational execution. Worked closely with its dedicated nonprofit foundation to encourage alumni participation, build community partnerships, nurture prospective donors, and actively collaborate with external partners throughout the world. Represented brand to over 1 million visitors and on a local, regional, national, and international basis. Embodied servant leadership principles to directly lead over 550 team members and indirectly lead an additional 500 team members. Engaged in effective team building techniques to create a strong and diversified group of professionals whose mission was to inspire trainees and guests to boldly create our collective future. Served as a motivator and mentor to team members, trainees, alumni, and guests. Exhibited strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to tailor content to a wide range of audiences through a variety of media platforms. Known as a dynamic public speaker who routinely addressed small, medium, and large groups of staff, domestic and international trainees, trainee family members, alumni, board members, and corporate partners. Demonstrated integrity, a positive attitude, and an unwavering commitment to the mission of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

Servamer Corporation provided superior technical subject matter expertise and project management support for federal government advanced technology test and evaluation events.As President & CEO: Responsible for all organizational activities, including the management of nearly $100 million in revenue and the continued growth and success of all project operations. Performed strategic development, financial management, marketing, and client relations activities. Possessed experience in international business endeavors and large-scale logistics support. Envisioned and coordinated training, exercise, and testing event development and execution process. Maintained excellent working relationships with corporate leaders and support team members; local, state, and federal government officials; and domestic and international clients and vendors.As Chief Scientific Officer: Provided technical subject matter expertise and project leadership for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives technology test and evaluation events; training programs; and exercises. Specialized in the assessment of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability system design attributes; creation and implementation of operational tactics, techniques, and procedures; and understanding human factors engineering design considerations. Deployed in support of the Department of Defense’s Restoration of Operations Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD); the Contamination Avoidance at Seaports of Debarkation ACTD; the Joint Biological Point Detection System Multiservice Operational Test and Evaluation Phase VI-Agent Like Organism Testing and Field Testing; and the National Security Agency’s Utah Data Center project.

Zero Gravity Corporation/Everts Air Cargo specialized in parabolic flight operations, which produced a microgravity environment in a Boeing 727B for private citizens, commercial customers, advanced-learning teams, and government entities focused on the advancement of space flight, technology, principles, and initiatives. Federal Aviation Administration Certificate Issued: Flight Attendant Microgravity Experience: Approximately 5 hours in microgravity operations via 37 parabolic flights accomplishing 712 parabolas (26 Martian-G, 52 Lunar-G, and 634 Zero-G) with nearly 86 hours of total flight time. As a Flight Attendant: Served as a certified Federal Aviation Administration Flight Attendant. Ensured the security of the aircraft cabin and safety of the passengers. Oversaw special projects, including science experiments, television/movie filming, and other special events, during the course of flight operations. Provided customer service, both in-flight and on the ground.As a Coach: Ensured passenger care and well-being, both in-flight and on the ground. Facilitated the passenger microgravity floating experience. Facilitated special in-flight projects for unique client opportunities on board the aircraft. As a member of the research team: Reviewed project proposals and technical data for wide-ranging suites of technology and protocols to be assessed on board the aircraft during parabolic flight operations. Assisted with experimental design and safety of flight considerations during pre-flight reviews. Supervised in-flight research activities to ensure test parameters were met. Provided assistance with the overall care and well-being of researcher team members.

Regis University and its College of Professional Studies offers a values-centered Jesuit education specifically designed for the adult learner.As Lead Faculty and Curriculum Developer: Recruited instructors for Affiliate Faculty positions and assisted in homeland security course development. Recruited students and assisted in the enrollment process. Liaised with local military installations, law enforcement organizations, and private security firms to facilitate educational opportunities for organizational members. Engaged in the curriculum development process to create additional program and course offerings, both in the traditional and online classroom. As Affiliate Faculty: Served in the traditional and online classrooms as an instructor within the criminology and homeland security undergraduate and graduate programs.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Institute for Security Studies provided a first of its kind forum to expand the homeland security and combating terrorism body of knowledge through academic programs, research, training, and technology development.As Interim Executive Director: Responsible for all organizational activities. Led strategic planning activities, business development initiatives, public affairs events, meetings, and conferences in support of the exploration of new opportunities for the organization and the university. Selected and supervised staff members. Executed the short and long-range organizational plans. Served as ambassador and liaised with representatives from academic communities; federal, state, and local organizations; and private entities.As Director: Spearheaded curriculum development, course preparation, instructor recruitment, student recruitment, logistics planning, and program execution for homeland security academic programs. Assured coordination within appropriate academic and research elements of the university and the user communities. Interacted with federal, state, and local organizations to develop institutional and academic programs support. Conducted numerous special projects with community partners.As Consultant: Provided subject matter expertise for the establishment of the organization and the development of its unique mission and core competencies. Assisted in the conception and development of a unique special technologies research and development laboratory. Served as key personnel on special projects for hotel, tourism, and entertainment industry leaders.

Technical Solutions Group International provided state of the art chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) decontamination products, subject matter expertise, and training courses so end-users could maintain an effective level of operational continuity in the event of a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) incident, environmental catastrophe, or industrial incident. As President and Chief Operating Officer: Responsible for the management and oversight of all product, training, and business operations. As Product Development Scientist. Assisted in prototype creation, testing, and documentation leading to commercial product offerings for preparedness and response operations. Used technical expertise to help develop all educational courses, product guides, and customized client training plans. Assisted in developing the operational decontamination plan for a 2002 National Security Special Event. Coordinated logistics support for training and exercise events.

Bechtel Nevada was responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, the Nevada Test Site. Its National Security Response (NSR) mission provided support to meet the DOE's needs in emergency response, remote sensing, advanced technology development, protective countermeasures, and training/exercise arenas. As Strategic Development Manager: Executed complete strategic planning and business development services in pursuit of new opportunities for NSR mission growth, including identifying business opportunities, developing the strategy to pursue opportunities, authoring proposal submissions, managing the business development budget, and interfacing with key personnel. Possessed unique scientific acumen to understand the technical objectives/needs of highly specialized scientific teams and the business acumen to obtain funding and project opportunities on their behalf.As Business Development Manager: Developed and implemented business development plans for creating cutting edge technology and increasing the training and exercise project base. Specifically responsible for funds allocation, technical proposal evaluation, and curriculum/exercise development, certification, execution, and growth of federally funded first responder program.As Scientist: Performed a wide variety of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) process, integration, analysis and database development tasks in support of radiological emergency response and environmental characterization activities. Used/created raw and computer-aided design data, operated the GIS, remote sensing, and imaging processing platforms during emergency response training programs, exercises, and real-world events.

The United States Air Force is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States.As Officer-In-Charge, 55th Helicopter Maintenance Unit: Directly responsible for leading, supervising, and managing over 100 personnel and six assigned aircraft valued at over $100 million. Accountable for all personnel, daily aircraft maintenance and flying operations, long and short range forecasting of training and assets, deployment schedules, and equipment prototype testing. As Assistant Officer-In-Charge, 20th Helicopter Maintenance Unit: Assisted the Officer-In-Charge in leading, supervising, and managing over 300 personnel, 20 assigned aircraft, daily flying activities, and all aircraft maintenance operations.As Graduate Student: Assigned to the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 590 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during graduate studies.