Education
- Currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Strategic Communication at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, with graduation in May 2026.
- Built a strong foundation for science communication and academic work at Louisiana State University (2012–2018), by taking numerous courses in biology, agriculture, marine sciences, microbiology, research, chemistry, statistics, math, and physics.
- BA in Journalism (1999) from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA; Served as student newspaper editor, 1997-98
Laboratory Experience
- Lane D. Foil – Veterinary Entomology (LSU)
Mosquito & sandfly vector research - Bret Elderd – Disease Ecology (LSU)
Baculovirus, crop pest & predator interactions; monarch butterfly research
Professional Development
- Cross-Cultural Marketing (2020), University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Branding Workshop (2020), University of Wisconsin-Madison, presenter
- Advanced Playbook for Success (2019), University of Wisconsin-Madison, invited speaker
- Discover Research Program (2017), Louisiana State University
- Speaking Effectively (2011), Cleco University
- MS Outlook (2007), Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- Leadership Central Louisiana (2007), Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- Intro to Human Resources Management (2007), Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- MS Excel (2006), Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- Secrets of Successful Speaking (2006), University of Louisiana, Lafayette
- Coaching the Experienced Driver II (2002), Traveler’s Insurance
- Multimedia Workshop (2000), Los Angeles, CA
- Adobe Partners in Training (2000), Dallas, TX
Professional Conferences
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (2023), Washington, D.C.
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education All Districts Conference (2021) Virtual
- American Chemical Society (2018), Boston, MA
- Ecological Society of America (2018), New Orleans, LA
- Social Media Strategies Summit (2016), Boston, MA
- User Interface Engineering Web Usability Conference (2009), Los Angeles, CA
- International Association of Business Communicators (2008), New York, NY
- Web Design World (2008), Boston, MA
- American Press Institute Seminar (2006), Reston, VA
Online Learning & Certifications
- Meltwater Certification (2025)
- Google Analytics Certification (2024)
- Unconscious Bias (2020)
- Introduction to Social Media Strategy (2020)
- CMO Foundations: Measuring Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) (2020)
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