Women & Girls in STEM
Mujeres y niñas en STEM
Women & Girls in STEM
Mujeres y niñas en STEM
Women & Girls in STEM
Mujeres y niñas en STEM
Scientist, educator, communicator & STEAM advocate
Biography
Professional Summary
During my scientific training and professional career, I have created and lead various high impact projects in the areas of research, education, communication and public policy. I have had the opportunity to teach at the K-12 school and collegiate levels, developing lessons and curricula. In addition, I have trained K-12 educators and other scientists, and I have mentored a multitude of students. I have served in various leadership and fiduciary roles that have allowed me to develop diverse skills, especially in the areas of project management and implementation, as well as strategic planning.
Professional Experience
2024 to present
Executive Director
Ciencia Puerto Rico
2017 to 2024
Director, Science Education Programs and Community Partnerships
Ciencia Puerto Rico
2014 to 2017
Grants Program Director & Science Outreach and Education Coordinator
Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust
Leadership (recent)
2022-2025
Chair- Inclusive diversity with equity, access and accountability (IDEAA) Committee of the American Society for Microbiology Board
2020 to present
Member, Board of Directors- Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
2017-2022
Member at large. Board of Directors- American Society for Microbiology
2014-2018
President, President elect, Secretary & ASM Council. Board of Directors- Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologists
Education & Training
2012-2014
Postdoctoral Researcher. Nebraska Center for Virology, University of Nebraska (Lincoln, NE) Advisor: Peter Angeletti.
2006-2012
Doctor in Philosophy. Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Program. Molecular Genetics Department, The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH). Advisor: Anita K. Hopper.
2003-2006
Master in Science Majoring in Microbiology. Biology Department at University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Advisor: Dr. Rafael Montalvo.
1997-2002
Bachelor in Science Majoring in Biology. University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. Magna Cum Laude
1995-1997
Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas de Mayagüez (CROEM). Residential math & science specialized public high school
Honors, Awards & Fellowships (recent)
2024
Reinvented Magazine Women of the year
2021
Sor Isolina Ferré Award for Excellence in Service to Others - Education
2020
Honorable mention: Sor Isolina Ferré Award for Excellence in Service to Others
2019
AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadorship
2017
Motion of congratulation- Government of Puerto Rico Senate
2014
ASM General Meeting Minority Travel Grant
Distinguished Alumni- CROEM (high school)
Skills
Project design Writing Project management Communication
Events coordination Teaching Innovation Proposal writing
Strategic planning Time management Research Curriculum design Negotiation Creative initiatives Team management Proposal review