My goal is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed. My experience in healthcare, clinical diagnostics, biotechnology research, and quality management systems has given me firsthand insight into the skills employers seek. By combining rigorous academic instruction with real-world applications and student-centered support, I strive to cultivate graduates who are academically prepared and equipped with the confidence and resilience needed to thrive in an ever-changing global environment.
Education
Master of Science: Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Virology
Bachelor of Science: Biology and Chemistry
Professional Affiliations
American Society for Microbiology
Association for Molecular Pathology
Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education
Other Certifications/Training
Quality Matters™ Master Reviewer Certification
Biomedical Forensic Science Certification
Certified Professional Project Management (CPPM)
Quality Control/Quality and Process Improvement: Statistical Process Control; Root Cause Analysis; Lean; and Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certifications
Emergency Medical Responder training
Federal Emergency Management Agency training
Biosafety Levels 1, 2, and 3 training
Radiation Safety training
Nurse Aide training
Training in the following regulations: FDA section 510(k) clearance of medical devices; CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments); ISO 9001 Quality Management standards; CAP (College of American Pathologists) accreditation standards; OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910, GHS (Globally Harmonized System) of classification and labeling; HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)