I lead the Center’s efforts to communicate our science and manage our data and records. I am a life-long public servant who is passionate about communicating science in a way that is understandable by everyone. I want others to also see what I find so interesting, important, and cool!
Throughout my career, and without realizing it, I'd been asked to communicate complex ecological issues to non-scientists. It was only when I briefed a group on what I and other scientists considered a major scientific accomplishment and only got the response "I don't get it. Why did it cost so much and take so long?" did I realize that we as scientists weren't doing an effective job of communicating our science. That moment made me realize my passion for science communication. I am excited to be in a position where I can help scientists share the value and importance of their work to others.
Professional Experience
2014-present: USGS, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Science & Data Delivery Program Manager, Corvallis, OR
2009-2014: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, Senior Biologist, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan-Southern Coastal Systems Regional Coordinator, Jacksonville, FL
2008: City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management, Surface Water Quality Program Manager, Atlanta, GA
1994-2006: Miami-Dade County, Department of Environmental Resources Management, Surface Water Quality and Seagrass Program Manager, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan Coordinator, Miami, FL
Education and Certifications
M.S., Environmental Science, Florida International University, Miami, FL (2004)
B.S., Marine Science/Biology, double major, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL (1994)
Affiliations and Memberships*
Toastmasters International
Science and Products
Developing a USGS Legacy Data Inventory to Preserve and Release Historical USGS Data
Science and Products
- Science
Developing a USGS Legacy Data Inventory to Preserve and Release Historical USGS Data
Legacy data (n) - Information stored in an old or obsolete format or computer system that is, therefore, difficult to access or process. (Business Dictionary, 2016) For over 135 years, the U.S. Geological Survey has collected diverse information about the natural world and how it interacts with society. Much of this legacy information is one-of-a-kind and in danger of being lost forever through d - Data
- Multimedia
- Publications
- News
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government