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Work History

• New West Technologies, LLC
• Senior Analyst
• October 2009 to Present

• Strategic Planning and Analysis in Support of Dept. of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

• Science & Technology Committe, US House of Representatives
• AAAS/APS Congressional Science Policy Fellow
• Febuary 2009 to October 2009

• • Only one APS Congressional Science Policy fellowship is awarded each year
  • Drafted new legislative language that was voted into law in 110th and 111th Congresses including HR 3585 "The Solar Technology Roadmap Act"
  • Developed strategic solar energy legislative and outreach plan
  • Prepared speeches given at press and association appearances, on the house floor and in hearings and briefings
  • Identified witnesses and generated documentation (including key questions for witnesses) for roundtables, hearings and briefings
  • Interfaced with congressional staff, federal agencies, lobbyists and constituents to coordinate support for passage of a variety of legislative initiatives

• Office of Senator Ken Salazar
• AAAS/APS Congressional Science Policy Fellow
• September 2008 to Febuary 2009

• Legislative Assistant covering Energy and Natural Resources portfolio

• U of AZ Office of Technology Transfer
• Tech Transfer Fellow in Optics
• September 2008 to May 2009

• • Led assessment of 20+ physical science and engineering technologies submitted by university researchers, conducted prior art research to articulate patent distinctiveness
  • Assisted researchers in patent documentation preparation
  • Conducted market research and identified potential licensees
  • Created marketing materials that were distributed to potential licensees and used in internet advertising campaigns

• University of Arizona
• Research and Teaching Associate
• August 2001 to August 2008

• • Managed multiple research projects and supervised undergraduate and masters students in the Atomic Force Microscopy and Bose-Einstein Condensation Laboratories
  • 40-60 student graduate and undergraduate lecture and laboratory course teaching associate. Delivered lectures, developed laboratory apparatus and curricula
  • 2003 Rolyn Optics Outstanding Teaching Assistant
  • 2005-2006 University of Arizona Imaging Fellowship Recipient
  • Founder of GLASS (Girls Learning Academic and Science Skills) program to tutor and mentor Tucson 7th and 8th grade girls in Math and Science
  • Recipient 2002-2003 University of Arizona Alumni Association Scholarship for outstanding contribution to student life

• University of Arizona
• President, Graduate and Professional Student Council
• May 2005 to May 2006

• • Served as President of Graduate and Professional Student Body, as well as President of council overseeing 26 representatives, 4 officers and 4 administrative directors
  • Oversaw creation and administration of student health insurance survey and disseminated results in preparation for fall 2006 multi-year contract renegotiation
  • Managed $200,000 budget including administration of over $75,000 in professional development and travel grants. Helped secure $50,000 in new, permanent, additional funds for GPSC programs
  • Served on committees and shared governance groups including: Strategic Planning & Budget Advisory, Enrollment Management, Faculty Senate, Childcare Workgroup, Commencement Policy, Tuition Taskforce, Search and hiring committee for the new Graduate College Dean
  • Voted GPSC “Advocate of the Year”

Education

• University of Arizona
• Ph.D., Optical Science, Atomic Molecular & Optical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics
• 2001 - 2008

• Wellesley College
• BA, Physics
• 1997 - 2001