SUMMARY
Experienced microbiology science educator with extensive experience planning and coordinating academic, public, professional, and community educational programs. Adept at developing curricula, preparing relevant presentations and materials, and organizing and delivering classes, workshops, and seminars. Experienced leader of multi- group collaborations. Extensive experience in vector biology, infectious diseases, and microbiology. Highly competent in design, execution, interpretation and troubleshooting of complex molecular, biochemical, and cell-based assays. Consistent record of research productivity.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Microbiology, Virology & Parasitology, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 2008
B.S. Entomology, English minor University of California Davis Davis, CA 1999
SKILLS
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
CELL CULTURE & IMMUNOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WORK EXPERIENCE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor Semester. CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA (2015-2021)
Event organizer. CSUEB Hack Day, Hayward, CA (2015-2021)
Research mentor. CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA (2015-2021)
Instructor. Yuba Community College, Yuba, CA (2014)
Instructor. UC Davis, Davis, CA (2012-2013)
Experienced microbiology science educator with extensive experience planning and coordinating academic, public, professional, and community educational programs. Adept at developing curricula, preparing relevant presentations and materials, and organizing and delivering classes, workshops, and seminars. Experienced leader of multi- group collaborations. Extensive experience in vector biology, infectious diseases, and microbiology. Highly competent in design, execution, interpretation and troubleshooting of complex molecular, biochemical, and cell-based assays. Consistent record of research productivity.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Microbiology, Virology & Parasitology, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 2008
B.S. Entomology, English minor University of California Davis Davis, CA 1999
SKILLS
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
- mRNA and DNA extraction and cDNA preparation
- SDS-P AGE acrylamide and agarose gels
- Primer design, PCR, qRT-PCR, and sequence analysis
- Plasmid design, preparation and cloning
- Protein isolation, immuno-precipitation, and westerns
CELL CULTURE & IMMUNOLOGY
- Mammalian and insect cell and tissue culture
- ELISA, elispot, and flow cytometry assays
- In vivo mouse model of infection and inflammation
MICROBIOLOGY
- Confocal and light microscopy
- Culturing of fastidious & non-fastidious bacteria
- Aseptic technique
- Biochemical analysis of microbial strains
- CFU & PFU enumeration
- Genetic engineering of bacteria, yeast, and fungi
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Design and implementation of experiments
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Established track record of managing a research team, multi-tasking, and contributing to project strategy
- Strong data analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with IACUC, BUA, and IRB safety and compliance policies
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Founder, Yeast Bay Bio 2025-present
- Senior Scientist I, Novozymes Inc., 2022-2025
- Assistant Professor California State University East Bay, 2015-2021
- Project Scientist, University of California Davis, 2013-2015
- Post-doctoral researcher, University of California Davis, 2008-2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor Semester. CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA (2015-2021)
- General Microbiology (BIOL 330), undergrad, lecture & lab, 5 units
- Medical Microbiology (BIOL 431), undergrad, lecture & lab, 5 units
- Racism in the Biomedical Sciences (HSC 497), undergrad, lecture, 3 units
- Foundations of Scientific Research (BIOL 601A), grad, lecture, 1 unit
- Clinical Microbiology (BIOL 230) undergrad, lab coordinator, 4 units
- Graduate Symposium in Microbiology (BIOL 630), graduate, lecture, 2 units
- Medical Entomology (BIOL 444), undergrad & grad lecture, 3 units
Event organizer. CSUEB Hack Day, Hayward, CA (2015-2021)
- 1000+ students from a wide range of majors are organized into teams and spend the day designing and building drones for use in mosquito control and surveillance.
Research mentor. CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA (2015-2021)
- M.S. students: planned research projects and providing supervision for 7 students
- B.S. students: supervising independent research projects for 34 students
Instructor. Yuba Community College, Yuba, CA (2014)
- Introduction to Microbiology, undergraduate, lecture and laboratory, 5 units
Instructor. UC Davis, Davis, CA (2012-2013)
- Zombies and infectious diseases. undergraduate, discussion, 1 unit
- Science in the news, undergraduate, discussion, 1 unit
- Nutritional geometry, graduate seminar, 1 unit