Director

2004 to present

• Conducting multidisciplinary research focused on investigating the relationship between coastal water quality, and public health and economics.
• Scientific consulting, data analysis and professional writing services are provided.
• SME for the fields of public health, coastal water pollution and beach economics.

Director of Doctoral Studies, College of Health and Human Services

2018 to 2023

• Managed two doctoral programs, PhD in Health Sciences, and Doctor of Health Administration.
• Instituted an organization structure that resulted in increased student retention and completion.
• Managed dozens of faculty, and oversaw and taught hundreds of graduate students in both programs.
• Developed several engaging graduate courses in public health sciences and epidemiology.
• Dissertation Committee Chair and Member for twenty-four PhD students covering a wide range of research topics in public health including COVID.
• Served on University committees including Institutional Review Board, Doctoral Council and Library Committee.
• Twenty-Five Courses taught in College of Health and Human Services, Trident University International:

Faculty, College of Health and Human Services

2012 to 2018

• Taught graduate courses in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methods.
• Served as Dissertation Committee Chair and Member for PhD students.
• Served on University committees including Institutional Review Board and Library Committee.
• Conducted research in public health, water quality and beach economics.
• Awarded for Excellence in Service to the University.

Research Analyst

1994 to 2015

• Conducted market research by collecting data regarding the demand for levels of elder-care and retirement communities in different geographical locations.
• Performed statistical analysis of the data; Participated in generating surveys, presentation of results from analyses, and the preparation and review of final reports.

Office Manager, Legal Assistant; Accounting

2002 to 2012

• Managed an intellectual property law firm; Oversaw business, marketing and financial accounts.
• Managed the docket; Drafted and prepared court filings; Conducted legal research.

Assistant Project Scientist

2003 to 2005

• Coordinated the leading researchers and stakeholders to examine perchlorate contamination in national drinking waters.
• Prepared the final report for the California Department of Health Services.

Teaching Assistant

1994 to 1997

• Presented lectures and reviews for six U.C. Irvine courses in earth sciences and public health; Developed and graded exams.

Program Assistant (GS-11) for Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy

1991 to 1994

• Science advisor to the National Museum of Natural History for their Oceans Exhibition and book.
• Coordinated workshops of leading researchers to initiate a Global Biodiversity Inventory.
• Consulted with White House Scientific Advisory Panel to prepare research for first Earth Summit.

Marine Microbiologist, and Certified Research Diver for Dr. Paul Jensen

1988 to 1990

• Collected environmental samples; Isolated, identified, preserved and mass cultured individual microorganisms; Extracted secondary metabolites from isolates.
• Screened extracts by chemical separation and bio-assays to test for anti-fungal properties and novel anti-cancer compounds.
• As a Scripps Certified Research Diver, I went on four expeditions aboard research vessels in the Caribbean to collect samples and conduct research.