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USDA, NIFA Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jillian Worthen Jillian Worthen's USDA, NIFA Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Program Specialist at USDANIFA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA-NIFA July 2013 - Present
USDA/NIFA September 2010 - July 2013
USDA-NIFA June 2007 - September 2010
Skills
Program Management, Public Policy, Government, Policy, Research, Java, Perl, C++, Public Speaking, Grants, Proposal Writing, Access, Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis
Education
University of Maryland University College 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology-Bioinformatics
Trinity University-Washington 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Biology, Language Cultural Studies
USDA-NIFA July 2013 - Present
USDA/NIFA September 2010 - July 2013
USDA-NIFA June 2007 - September 2010
Skills
Program Management, Public Policy, Government, Policy, Research, Java, Perl, C++, Public Speaking, Grants, Proposal Writing, Access, Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis
Education
University of Maryland University College 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology-Bioinformatics
Trinity University-Washington 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Biology, Language Cultural Studies
Bruce Mertz Bruce Mertz's USDA, NIFA Experience August 2009 - Present
Job Grants and Agreements Specialist at USDANIFA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA-NIFA August 2009 - Present
U.S. Department of Agriculture 2005 - Present
Future Harvest - CASA 1998 - 2005
Skills
Government, Grants, Program Management, Research, Public Speaking, Budgets, Sustainability, Grant Writing
Education
Penn State University 1992 — 1994
Master's degree, Entomology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's of Science, Biology
USDA-NIFA August 2009 - Present
U.S. Department of Agriculture 2005 - Present
Future Harvest - CASA 1998 - 2005
Skills
Government, Grants, Program Management, Research, Public Speaking, Budgets, Sustainability, Grant Writing
Education
Penn State University 1992 — 1994
Master's degree, Entomology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's of Science, Biology
Isaac Madsen Isaac Madsen's USDA, NIFA Experience 2014 - 2014
Job PhD Student at Washington State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Washington State University January 2012 - Present
USDA-NIFA 2014 - 2014
AgriNW May 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Agronomy, Science, Scientific Writing, Experimental Design, Lifesciences, Biology, Experimentation
Education
Washington State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plant Sciences
Lincoln University (NZ) 2010 — 2010
Washington State University January 2012 - Present
USDA-NIFA 2014 - 2014
AgriNW May 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Agronomy, Science, Scientific Writing, Experimental Design, Lifesciences, Biology, Experimentation
Education
Washington State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plant Sciences
Lincoln University (NZ) 2010 — 2010
Liang-Shiou Lin Liang-Shiou Lin's USDA, NIFA Experience October 1990 - Present
Job National Program Leader at USDA NIFA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA NIFA October 1990 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 - 1990
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Government, Program Management, Molecular Biology, Technical Writing, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Science, Genetics, Non-profits, Higher Education
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), plant biology
National Taiwan University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Botany/Plant Biology
USDA NIFA October 1990 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 - 1990
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Government, Program Management, Molecular Biology, Technical Writing, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Science, Genetics, Non-profits, Higher Education
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), plant biology
National Taiwan University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Botany/Plant Biology
Cynthia Reeves's USDA, NIFA Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Maui County Administrator, Cooperative Extension at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Hawaii at Manoa September 2014 - Present
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture January 2011 - October 2014
USDA-NIFA 2006 - 2009
Bread for the World 2002 - 2006
University of Maryland 1997 - 2002
University of Otago 1994 - 1997
Skills
Nutrition, Program Development, Nutrition Education, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Health Education, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Grants, Health Promotion, Research, Social Media, Leadership, Health Communication, Science, Maternal-Child Health, Nutrition in the Life..., Health Insurance, Health Care Access, Community Engagement, Community Health, Food Insecurity and..., Low-income populations, Health Literacy, Chronic Disease..., Breastfeeding advocacy, Public Policy
Education
University of California, Davis 1989 — 1993
PhD, Community & International Nutrition
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1984 — 1985
MPH, Nutrition
University of Nevada-Reno 1979 — 1983
BS, Biology
University of Hawaii at Manoa September 2014 - Present
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture January 2011 - October 2014
USDA-NIFA 2006 - 2009
Bread for the World 2002 - 2006
University of Maryland 1997 - 2002
University of Otago 1994 - 1997
Skills
Nutrition, Program Development, Nutrition Education, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Health Education, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Grants, Health Promotion, Research, Social Media, Leadership, Health Communication, Science, Maternal-Child Health, Nutrition in the Life..., Health Insurance, Health Care Access, Community Engagement, Community Health, Food Insecurity and..., Low-income populations, Health Literacy, Chronic Disease..., Breastfeeding advocacy, Public Policy
Education
University of California, Davis 1989 — 1993
PhD, Community & International Nutrition
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1984 — 1985
MPH, Nutrition
University of Nevada-Reno 1979 — 1983
BS, Biology
Kenneth Millard Kenneth Millard's USDA, NIFA Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Program Assistant ~ National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA-NIFA September 2008 - Present
Anacostia Senior High School September 1998 - June 2015
A.S.P.I.R.E. January 2009 - January 2015
US Census Bureau July 2006 - September 2008
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) September 1993 - June 2002
Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Research, Career Counseling, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Teaching, Budgets, Policy, Leadership, Grants, Nonprofits, Psychotherapy, Training, Team Building, Program Development, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Fundraising, Program Management, Government, Public Policy
Education
Ashford University 2007 — 2009
BS, Psychology
Norfolk State University 1989 — 1993
B.A., Psychology
USDA-NIFA September 2008 - Present
Anacostia Senior High School September 1998 - June 2015
A.S.P.I.R.E. January 2009 - January 2015
US Census Bureau July 2006 - September 2008
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) September 1993 - June 2002
Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Research, Career Counseling, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Teaching, Budgets, Policy, Leadership, Grants, Nonprofits, Psychotherapy, Training, Team Building, Program Development, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Fundraising, Program Management, Government, Public Policy
Education
Ashford University 2007 — 2009
BS, Psychology
Norfolk State University 1989 — 1993
B.A., Psychology
David Hessel David Hessel's USDA, NIFA Experience August 2012 - February 2014
Job Research Scientist at DuPont Pioneer
Industry Research
Experience
DuPont Pioneer February 2014 - Present
USDA-NIFA August 2012 - February 2014
Iowa State University August 2008 - February 2014
Iowa State University August 2012 - December 2012
National Science Foundation August 2008 - July 2010
USDA-ARS January 2008 - August 2008
USDA-ARS August 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Plant-Insect..., Quantitative genetic..., Maize Genetics and..., Plant Breeding, Genetics, PCR, Genomics, Science, DNA, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Statistics, Biochemistry, Laboratory, Research
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2014
PhD, Genetics
Iowa State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biology, Psychology
Pleasant Valley High School 1999 — 2003
DuPont Pioneer February 2014 - Present
USDA-NIFA August 2012 - February 2014
Iowa State University August 2008 - February 2014
Iowa State University August 2012 - December 2012
National Science Foundation August 2008 - July 2010
USDA-ARS January 2008 - August 2008
USDA-ARS August 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Plant-Insect..., Quantitative genetic..., Maize Genetics and..., Plant Breeding, Genetics, PCR, Genomics, Science, DNA, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Statistics, Biochemistry, Laboratory, Research
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2014
PhD, Genetics
Iowa State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biology, Psychology
Pleasant Valley High School 1999 — 2003
Jennifer McEntire Jennifer McEntire's USDA, NIFA Experience September 2010 - May 2012
Job VP, Science Operations, Grocery Manufacturers Assn
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Grocery Manufacturers Association March 2015 - Present
The Acheson Group October 2013 - February 2015
Leavitt Partners November 2011 - September 2013
USDA NIFA September 2010 - May 2012
Institute of Food Technologists August 2010 - November 2011
Institute of Food Technologists November 2003 - August 2010
Rutgers University September 2000 - September 2003
FDA April 2001 - July 2001
National Food Processors Association (now Grocery Manufacturers Association) January 2001 - April 2001
Rutgers University September 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Food Safety, food defense, product tracing, Food Science, Food, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, Technical Writing, HACCP, Traceability, Public Speaking, Food Technology, Public Health, Food Processing, Sanitation, Regulatory Affairs, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Science, Ingredients, R&D, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Quality System, Dairy, Analysis, GMP, FDA, Food Quality, Quality Control, PCR, Commercialization, Research, Laboratory, Sensory Evaluation, Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Food Manufacturing, GLP, Protein Chemistry, Toxicology, Sop, ISO 22000, Formulation, SOP, Life Sciences
Education
Rutgers University, Department of Food Science 1999 — 2003
Doctor of Philosophy, Food Science
University of Delaware 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science with Distinction; Department, Animal and Food Sciences
Grocery Manufacturers Association March 2015 - Present
The Acheson Group October 2013 - February 2015
Leavitt Partners November 2011 - September 2013
USDA NIFA September 2010 - May 2012
Institute of Food Technologists August 2010 - November 2011
Institute of Food Technologists November 2003 - August 2010
Rutgers University September 2000 - September 2003
FDA April 2001 - July 2001
National Food Processors Association (now Grocery Manufacturers Association) January 2001 - April 2001
Rutgers University September 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Food Safety, food defense, product tracing, Food Science, Food, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, Technical Writing, HACCP, Traceability, Public Speaking, Food Technology, Public Health, Food Processing, Sanitation, Regulatory Affairs, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Science, Ingredients, R&D, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Quality System, Dairy, Analysis, GMP, FDA, Food Quality, Quality Control, PCR, Commercialization, Research, Laboratory, Sensory Evaluation, Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Food Manufacturing, GLP, Protein Chemistry, Toxicology, Sop, ISO 22000, Formulation, SOP, Life Sciences
Education
Rutgers University, Department of Food Science 1999 — 2003
Doctor of Philosophy, Food Science
University of Delaware 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science with Distinction; Department, Animal and Food Sciences
Ray Knighton Ray Knighton's USDA, NIFA Experience July 1999 - Present
Job National Program Leader at USDANational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Industry Research
Experience
USDA-NIFA July 1999 - Present
North Dakota State University August 1985 - July 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Research, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Government, Environmental, Excel, Soil Science, Agronomy, Fertilizers, Agrochemicals, Climate Change, Ecosystem Services, Climate Change..., Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Excel, Natural Resource..., Science, Water, Program Evaluation, Grants, Economic Development, Soil, Program Management, Environmental Science, Statistics, Ecology
Education
Cornell University 1983 — 1985
PhD, Soil Physics, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering
Utah State University 1982 — 1983
MS, Soil Fertility
Utah State University 1976 — 1982
BS, Soil Science
USDA-NIFA July 1999 - Present
North Dakota State University August 1985 - July 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Research, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Government, Environmental, Excel, Soil Science, Agronomy, Fertilizers, Agrochemicals, Climate Change, Ecosystem Services, Climate Change..., Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Excel, Natural Resource..., Science, Water, Program Evaluation, Grants, Economic Development, Soil, Program Management, Environmental Science, Statistics, Ecology
Education
Cornell University 1983 — 1985
PhD, Soil Physics, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering
Utah State University 1982 — 1983
MS, Soil Fertility
Utah State University 1976 — 1982
BS, Soil Science
Clyde Ellis EIT's USDA, NIFA Experience June 2009 - December 2012
Job Program Specialist/Agricultural Engineer at USDANIFANNF
Industry Government Administration
Experience
C2 Education March 2014 - Present
USDA-NIFA-NNF January 2013 - Present
USDA-NIFA June 2009 - December 2012
USDA-ARS 2011 - 2012
North Carolina A&T State University January 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Program Management, Government, Sustainability, Project Management, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Community Outreach, Community Development, Grants, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Knowledge Management, Process Control, Production Management, Automation, SolidWorks, Problem Solving, ArcGIS, Engineering Analysis, C++, Matlab, Visual Basic, Operations Research, Linear Programming, Modeling, Simulation, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Project Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Data Analysis
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2015
Certificate in Foundations of Chemical Engineering I & II, Chemical Engineering, 4.0
The George Washington University 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Systems Engineering (Management Focus), 3.96
Virginia State University 2012 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Manufacturing Engineering, 3.8
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2009 — 2011
Biological Engineering, 3.8
C2 Education March 2014 - Present
USDA-NIFA-NNF January 2013 - Present
USDA-NIFA June 2009 - December 2012
USDA-ARS 2011 - 2012
North Carolina A&T State University January 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Program Management, Government, Sustainability, Project Management, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Community Outreach, Community Development, Grants, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Knowledge Management, Process Control, Production Management, Automation, SolidWorks, Problem Solving, ArcGIS, Engineering Analysis, C++, Matlab, Visual Basic, Operations Research, Linear Programming, Modeling, Simulation, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Project Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Data Analysis
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2015
Certificate in Foundations of Chemical Engineering I & II, Chemical Engineering, 4.0
The George Washington University 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Systems Engineering (Management Focus), 3.96
Virginia State University 2012 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Manufacturing Engineering, 3.8
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2009 — 2011
Biological Engineering, 3.8
Erin Kavanaugh's USDA, NIFA Experience January 2015 - Present
Job
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
USDA-NIFA January 2015 - Present
Bellini's Italian Eatery October 2012 - December 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership, Social Media, Dietetics, Microsoft Excel, Research, Sales, Customer Service, Outlook, English, Training, Event Planning, Facebook, Public Speaking, Time Management
Education
Syracuse University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Bethlehem Central High School 2009 — 2013
High School Diploma
USDA-NIFA January 2015 - Present
Bellini's Italian Eatery October 2012 - December 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership, Social Media, Dietetics, Microsoft Excel, Research, Sales, Customer Service, Outlook, English, Training, Event Planning, Facebook, Public Speaking, Time Management
Education
Syracuse University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Bethlehem Central High School 2009 — 2013
High School Diploma
Brent Elrod's USDA, NIFA Experience October 2013 - Present
Job National Program Leader Community & Rural Development at USDANIFA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA-NIFA October 2013 - Present
USDA-NIFA August 2012 - September 2013
USDA-NIFA October 2011 - July 2012
USDA-NIFA October 2010 - July 2012
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture January 2008 - October 2010
Generations United August 2004 - 2007
Florida Kinship Center August 2001 - July 2004
Administrative Office of the Courts 1986 - 1995
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, Civic Engagement, Program Evaluation, Substance Abuse..., Policy, Grant Writing, Grants, Community Outreach, Program Management, Leadership, Program Development, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Data Analysis, Community Development, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Fundraising, Public Health, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis, Government, Capacity Building, Analysis, Higher Education, Grant Administration, Community Engagement, Sustainability, Economic Development, Research, Public Relations, Event Planning, Rural Development, Community Organizing, Qualitative Research, Strategic Communications, Agriculture
Education
Hopkins College 1995 — 1998
MTL, Theology, Philosophy
University of Kentucky 1978 — 1983
Tates Creek
USDA-NIFA October 2013 - Present
USDA-NIFA August 2012 - September 2013
USDA-NIFA October 2011 - July 2012
USDA-NIFA October 2010 - July 2012
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture January 2008 - October 2010
Generations United August 2004 - 2007
Florida Kinship Center August 2001 - July 2004
Administrative Office of the Courts 1986 - 1995
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, Civic Engagement, Program Evaluation, Substance Abuse..., Policy, Grant Writing, Grants, Community Outreach, Program Management, Leadership, Program Development, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Data Analysis, Community Development, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Fundraising, Public Health, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis, Government, Capacity Building, Analysis, Higher Education, Grant Administration, Community Engagement, Sustainability, Economic Development, Research, Public Relations, Event Planning, Rural Development, Community Organizing, Qualitative Research, Strategic Communications, Agriculture
Education
Hopkins College 1995 — 1998
MTL, Theology, Philosophy
University of Kentucky 1978 — 1983
Tates Creek
Debbie Ogden's USDA, NIFA Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Grants Management Specialist at USDA, NIFA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA, NIFA August 2012 - Present
USDA, NIFA February 1991 - October 2012
Skills
Strategic Communications, Grants, Government, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Business Communications
Woodbridge Senior High School
USDA, NIFA August 2012 - Present
USDA, NIFA February 1991 - October 2012
Skills
Strategic Communications, Grants, Government, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Business Communications
Woodbridge Senior High School
Gregory Crosby's USDA, NIFA Experience September 1990 - Present
Job Sustainable Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA NIFA September 1990 - Present
Skills
Community Development, Public Policy, Grants, Program Evaluation, Natural Resource..., Environmental Policy, Grant Administration, Agriculture, Ecology, Leadership, Project Management, Capacity Building, Program Development, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Economic Development, Conservation Issues, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Community Outreach
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1976 — 1987
PhD, Chemistry Education
Purdue University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
USDA NIFA September 1990 - Present
Skills
Community Development, Public Policy, Grants, Program Evaluation, Natural Resource..., Environmental Policy, Grant Administration, Agriculture, Ecology, Leadership, Project Management, Capacity Building, Program Development, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Economic Development, Conservation Issues, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Community Outreach
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1976 — 1987
PhD, Chemistry Education
Purdue University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Dawn Thilmany's USDA, NIFA Experience January 2006 - April 2007
Job Professor and Extension Specialist, Agricultural Economics and Food Systems
Industry Education Management
Experience
CSU July 1997 - Present
Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council 2014 - Present
Western Agricultural Economics Association July 2015 - Present
CSU Extension 2007 - Present
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association 2011 - 2014
USDA-NIFA January 2006 - April 2007
Utah State University August 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Agribusiness, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, Analysis, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Community Outreach, International..., Public Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, SPSS, Econometrics, Economic Research, Market Analysis, Food System Assessment, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Organic Farming, Rural Development, Science, Social Media, Quantitative Research, Food System Assessments..., Graduate Teaching and...
Education
UC-Davis 1990 — 1994
MS and PhD, Ag Economics
Iowa State University 1986 — 1990
BS, Public Service and Administration in AG
CSU July 1997 - Present
Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council 2014 - Present
Western Agricultural Economics Association July 2015 - Present
CSU Extension 2007 - Present
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association 2011 - 2014
USDA-NIFA January 2006 - April 2007
Utah State University August 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Agribusiness, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, Analysis, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Community Outreach, International..., Public Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, SPSS, Econometrics, Economic Research, Market Analysis, Food System Assessment, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Organic Farming, Rural Development, Science, Social Media, Quantitative Research, Food System Assessments..., Graduate Teaching and...
Education
UC-Davis 1990 — 1994
MS and PhD, Ag Economics
Iowa State University 1986 — 1990
BS, Public Service and Administration in AG
Nancy Cavallaro's USDA, NIFA Experience January 2001 - Present
Job National Program Leader at USDACSREES
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA-NIFA January 2001 - Present
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez August 1985 - January 2001
Education
Cornell University 1976 — 1981
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Soil Chemistry and Physics
USDA-NIFA January 2001 - Present
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez August 1985 - January 2001
Education
Cornell University 1976 — 1981
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Soil Chemistry and Physics
Paul McCawley's USDA, NIFA Experience April 1989 - September 1999
Job Extension at University of Idaho
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Idaho September 1999 - Present
Esettersrun 2000 - Present
USDA NIFA April 1989 - September 1999
Utah State University February 1982 - October 1989
Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Research, Community Outreach, Teaching, Science, Public Relations, Sustainability, Leadership Development, Program Evaluation, Environmental Education, Team Building, Organizational..., Project Planning, Leadership, Design of Experiments, Adult Education, Program Development, Data Analysis, Budgets, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Volunteer Management, Grants
Education
University of Arizona 1978 — 1982
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Rangeland Ecology
Texas Tech University 1975 — 1978
Master of Science (M.S.), Rangeland Science
Humboldt State University 1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Rangeland Management
University of Idaho September 1999 - Present
Esettersrun 2000 - Present
USDA NIFA April 1989 - September 1999
Utah State University February 1982 - October 1989
Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Research, Community Outreach, Teaching, Science, Public Relations, Sustainability, Leadership Development, Program Evaluation, Environmental Education, Team Building, Organizational..., Project Planning, Leadership, Design of Experiments, Adult Education, Program Development, Data Analysis, Budgets, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Volunteer Management, Grants
Education
University of Arizona 1978 — 1982
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Rangeland Ecology
Texas Tech University 1975 — 1978
Master of Science (M.S.), Rangeland Science
Humboldt State University 1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Rangeland Management
Rachel Melnick-Lippart's USDA, NIFA Experience August 2012 - September 2014
Job National Program Leader at USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Industry Research
Experience
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture September 2014 - Present
Biological Control January 2014 - Present
USDA-NIFA August 2012 - September 2014
USDA-ARS March 2010 - August 2012
Penn State University August 2003 - February 2010
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Water Quality Lab 2002 - 2003
Skills
PCR, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, qPCR, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, Mycology, Statistics, Microbial Ecology, Plant Pathology, Biological Control, Science Policy, Plant Physiology, Program Management, Genetics, Genomics, Agriculture
Education
Penn State University 2006 — 2010
Ph.D., Plant Pathology
Penn State University 2003 — 2006
M.S., Plant Pathology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2003
B.S., Biology
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture September 2014 - Present
Biological Control January 2014 - Present
USDA-NIFA August 2012 - September 2014
USDA-ARS March 2010 - August 2012
Penn State University August 2003 - February 2010
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Water Quality Lab 2002 - 2003
Skills
PCR, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, qPCR, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, Mycology, Statistics, Microbial Ecology, Plant Pathology, Biological Control, Science Policy, Plant Physiology, Program Management, Genetics, Genomics, Agriculture
Education
Penn State University 2006 — 2010
Ph.D., Plant Pathology
Penn State University 2003 — 2006
M.S., Plant Pathology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2003
B.S., Biology
Jeanette Thurston's USDA, NIFA Experience February 2009 - Present
Job National Program Leader for Food Safety at USDANIFA
Industry Research
Experience
USDA-NIFA February 2009 - Present
USDA March 2001 - January 2009
Skills
Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Science, Research, Public Health Water..., Disinfection, Virology, Waste Water Treatment, Food Safety, Leading People
Education
University of Arizona 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Environmental Science/Microbiology
USDA-NIFA February 2009 - Present
USDA March 2001 - January 2009
Skills
Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Science, Research, Public Health Water..., Disinfection, Virology, Waste Water Treatment, Food Safety, Leading People
Education
University of Arizona 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Environmental Science/Microbiology
Peter Arbuckle's USDA, NIFA Experience October 2009 - May 2013
Job Technical Information Specialist at USDA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA May 2013 - Present
USDA-NIFA October 2009 - May 2013
Concurrent Technologies Corporation October 2004 - October 2009
Skills
Life Cycle Assessment, Industrial Ecology, Project Management, Grants
Education
University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Sustainable Systems
University of Colorado Boulder 1995 — 2000
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
USDA May 2013 - Present
USDA-NIFA October 2009 - May 2013
Concurrent Technologies Corporation October 2004 - October 2009
Skills
Life Cycle Assessment, Industrial Ecology, Project Management, Grants
Education
University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Sustainable Systems
University of Colorado Boulder 1995 — 2000
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology