Scientist, Strategist, Educator
Curiosity led me to science.
Science taught me how to think.
To look at a problem from multiple angles.
To connect different kinds of information.
To take what works in one setting and apply it to another.
Today, I bring that same approach to teaching—helping students see connections, develop strategies, and become more confident thinkers.
Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking
evolved with these world-class experiences
National Cancer Institute
Scientist-Immunotherapy clinical trials for melanoma & lung cancer
Athena Neuroscience/Elan Pharmaceuticals
R&D: Designed genetic (molecular) diagnostic tests (early onset Alzheimer's and prenatal tests for neurological diseases)
Bayer Diagnostics/Bayer Healthcare
Strategic Planning for Bayer Diagnostics Worldwide
Decision Resources: Biotech Consulting & Publishing
Consultant: In Vitro Diagnostics and Drug Delivery analytical portfolios
Informa Healthcare/Citeline
Consultant: Designed an R&D competitive intelligence tool and built a consulting group for clients in the pharmaceutical industry
A Foundation in Science and Learning
began with this education
Undergraduate: Canada
BSc Hon.; Biology and Chemistry; Honors Certificate
Mt. Allison University
Honors Thesis: The partial purification and characterization of Holothurian Evisceration Factors
Graduate: USA
MSc Masters in Biomedical Sciences: Molecular Immunology
Hood College (while working full time at the National Cancer Institute)
Masters Thesis: Lymphokine Gene Expression in Anti-CD3 stimulated human T-lymphocytes
MBA Masters in Business Administration
Simmons Graduate School of Business
Master Gardener Certification-
Rutgers University--Essex County Master Gardener
Graduate: Kew Gardens, England
London College of Garden Design Diploma
(Landscape Design)- 2023-2025