EDUCATION
M.S., Biology, Georgia State University, 1997 "The role of CD4 and chemokine coreceptors in HIV infection and implications for therapy"
B.A., Biology, Agnes Scott College, 1991

Stuart Hall School, Staunton VA, 1987

Work Experience

Author, Subject Matter Expert
Agate Publishing
Evanston, Illinois
2006

Researched and wrote coursebooks on Sociology and Project Management for online college courses. 

Board Member
Mythic Imagination Institute
Atlanta, Georgia
January 2004-present

The Mythic Journeys conference is sponsored by the Mythic Imagination Institute.  Mythic Journeys is a biennial gathering of premier educators, writers, performers, and artists who come together to exchange ideas, stories, and inspiration.

Chair, Imagination Station committee.  Member, Experience Design committee.  My  responsibilities include planning, design, and implemention of creative interactive stations where conference presenters and performers can communicate and play together beyond the barrier of the lectern and stage, as well as addressing needs which arise during the conference itself. 

Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology
North Georgia College and State University
Dahlonega, GA
2002, 2004

Responsibilities included:
-Instruction of Introductory Biology lecture and lab (1010/1108), lecture writing, test development, assessment, and grading. 


Textbook Editor
Scott Foresman Primary Math Division
Chicago, IL
December 2000-September 2002

Responsibilities included:
-Analysis of content, manuscript editing, and copywriting for the SFAW 2004 Kindergarten Math TE and PE
-Development and maintenance of a database correlating lessons and state standard coverage.

Lead Research Specialist
Emory University Vaccine Research Center
CFAR Immunology Core Laboratory
February 2000-July 2004

Responsibilities include:
-Development of multicolor flow cytometric assays for measurement of antigen-specific responses and intracellular cytokine production.
-Flow cytometric analysis of cell surface markers and intracellular cytokine production to assess disease progression, vaccine efficacy, and antigen-specific response in projects relating to HIV, TB, anthrax, and others using BD FACScan, FACS Calibur, and FACS Aria.
-Training of new employees and visiting scientists in flow cytometry instrument use and FlowJo analysis.
-Data analysis and database maintenance.
-Assisting with preparation of grants and papers for publication
-Designed and maintain the Core Lab website for training and use by VRC scientists.

Lead Research Specialist
Emory University
Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease
January 1996-February 2000

-I worked on a variety of projects relating to the cellular immunology of HIV infection in children and pregnant women using flow cytometry, ELISA, Elispot, and molecular biology techniques.
-Responsible for lab maintenance, inventory, and training of new employees.

Guest Researcher
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NCID/DHA/Immunology Branch
Atlanta, GA
March 1993-January 1996

-I worked on a variety of projects to assess and monitor immune function in HIV and idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia (ICL) patients.  Assays included cell culture, lymphocyte transformation, and multicolor flow cytometry