I grew up in Modesto, California and attended college at the University
of California at Davis. I received my BS in chemistry with an emphasis
in biochemistry from Portland State University while working as
a laboratory technican at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.
After receiving my degree, I continued to work as a lab technician,
but also began teaching general chemistry and general physics labs.
I joined Whitman in 2002 as the Chemistry Stockroom Manager and
Laboratory Coordinator.
Away from campus my interests include my husband, my son born in
2001, gardening, camping, hiking, and playing the saxophone.
September 2005-March 2006 Adjunct instructor at Walla Walla Community College teaching Chemistry 101 –5 hours lecture, 2 hour lab per week.
August 2004-December 2004- Taught a freshman general chemistry lab.
October 2004- Designed twelve exhibits for the Children’s Museum of Walla Walla for the Science Sector. Also wrote curriculum for four different science classes to be offered to children ranging in age from 4 – 12 years.
August 2002-present Chemistry Stockroom Manager/ Laboratory Coordinator / Chemical Hygiene Officer
Whitman College. Using analytical chemical techniques, I prepare reagents for all levels of chemistry laboratories and dispose of all hazardous waste according to federal regulations. I have acted as a lab assistant for the organic chemistry lab during Fall 2003, and I typically supervise 10-12 students assistants per semester. Responsible for all ordering and inventory, and monitoring of budget.
September 2000-June 2002 Adjunct Instructor in general chemistry and general physics laboratories at Clark College. Lab was an "open" format where students from all levels came at any time to complete experiments. Responsible for student safety, comprehension, and completion of lab. Grading of labs for 150+ students.
March 1996- August 2002 Laboratory Technician, Clark College Vancouver, Wa
Using analytical chemical techniques, I prepared reagents for all levels of chemistry laboratories and dispose of all hazardous waste according to federal regulations. Prepared media and bacterial cultures for biology and microbiology as needed. I supervised up to 5 students per quarter. Responsible for ordering and inventory.
January 1995 – August 1995 Laboratory Technician, UC Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant. Responsible for collecting samples, running tests such as TDS/TSS, BOD, volatile organics, turbidity, chlorine residual and total coliform.
Awards: Best Senior Analytical Chemist from PSU and American Chemical Society June 2000
Community Service: June 2004-January 2007 Served on the board of the Children’s Museum of Walla Walla
March 2005-March 2006- developed twelve science workshops for the Children’s Museum including writing curriculum and purchasing supplies. These workshops are now property of the museum and curriculum is written at a level that even a person without a science background can teach them. They target ages 4-12,
Associations: Member of National Association of Scientific Materials Managers
