Degrees

​MPA, State and Local Management, University of Delaware (1998) 

BA, International Relations and Spanish Studies, University of Delaware (1996) magna cum laude

Appointments

2024–present Lead Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, and Adjunct Faculty, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware

2013–2024 Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, and Adjunct Faculty, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware

2008–2013 Associate Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

2003–2008 Assistant Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

2000–2003 Policy Specialist II, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

1999–2000 Policy Specialist I, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

1998–1999 Policy Researcher, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

1996–1998 Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

1998 Legislative Fellow, House Minority Caucus, Delaware General Assembly

Course Taught

UAPP860 – Internship Seminar

Research Interests

​​State and local government, issues in higher education, internship and career preparation, public and nonprofit administration, policy analysis, community engagement

Affiliations

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

Delaware ACE (American Council on Education) Women’s Network (DAWN), Delaware Chapter

Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration’s (NASPAA) Career Directors Group

National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Legislative Internship Program Coordinators Group