Science & Research Coaches, Events, and Resources

I've been a STEM hiring manager in industry and government for more than 10 years. I've reviewed thousands of resumes and interviewed hundreds of candidates. I'll help you craft a wining resume and cover letter, and practice with you until you're comfortable and ready to nail your interviews. Stop being overlooked because of a weak or incoherent resume. Let me help you convey your passion, enthusiasm, skills, and overall competence to elevate you from an easily forgotten name on a page into an undeniable candidate.

Welcome to my profile! With a strong foundation in research and data analysis, I have honed my skills through diverse experiences at Columbia University and Brigham Young University–Hawaii. As a Research Manager at the Columbia AI Alignment Club, I lead AI safety research projects and mentor undergraduate fellows, while my role as a UX Researcher and Data Scientist involved presenting strategic insights to university leadership. My work has spanned from conducting ethnographic fieldwork to managing complex research projects, such as my collaboration with Columbia Business School on technology adoption in sports. Whether you're looking to refine your research skills or navigate the complexities of academic projects, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey in science and research!

With over 15 years of leading product development and innovation teams across global B2B and B2C food companies, I’ve built organizations that deliver—from early‑stage concepting through commercialization and technical selling. My experience spans managing multimillion‑dollar innovation portfolios, guiding cross‑functional teams, and partnering with major CPG, retail, and foodservice brands to launch high‑impact products at scale. I’m also a people‑first technical leader who has coached and developed 50+ scientists and managers throughout my career. Whether transforming low‑engagement teams, building new R&D capabilities, or implementing systems like Stage Gate and technical transfer frameworks, I focus on elevating both performance and culture. I help R&D professionals grow into confident, strategic leaders who can influence, innovate, and execute in complex environments.

Many teams have strong technical ideas but lack a clear starting point for funding. For more than a decade, I have mapped technologies to specific funding mechanisms and supported the award of millions of dollars in R&D funding. I have secured non-dilutive funding for teams across energy, environmental systems, AI, defense, and advanced manufacturing by identifying, qualifying, and prioritizing viable opportunities, grounded in detailed knowledge of the funding landscape and in targeted recommendations on which avenues merit pursuit. With PhD experience in Systems Engineering, I have advised startups through IPOs, and Fortune 500 clients on where and how to secure non-dilutive and strategic R&D funding. I provide a combination of technical evaluation, program fit assessment, and capital strategy, with a track record of guiding technologies toward funding paths that support adoption. I'm here to help you transition your research from paper to product!