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Statement of interest

I was initially drawn to the ASBMB for the excellent journals and conferences as venues to disseminate my research work. When I took a faculty position at New Mexico State University, I became more interested in advocating for students in science to improve their research and educational and professional-development opportunities. The ASBMB has many of these opportunities!

I have acted as adviser for the NMSU student chapter, led the process for ASBMB accreditation of our B.S. in biochemistry degree, and for the last year served on the Student Chapters Steering Committee.

I am running for a position on the Nominating Committee to deepen my involvement in the ASBMB, because I believe in the things this society is doing. I would like to be a part of selecting the leadership that will continue the ASBMB’s dedication to excellence and inclusivity in science.

Education and training

• B.S., chemistry, Pacific University
• Ph.D., biochemistry and molecular biology, Oregon Health and Science University
• Postdoctoral researcher, University of Minnesota

Awards and honors

• ASBMB Outstanding Student Chapter Award (2022)
• Outstanding Faculty Achievement in Research, College of Arts and Sciences, New Mexico State University (2020)
• Department Star, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, New Mexico State University (2018)
• Boyer–Peter Award for Postdoctoral Research, University of Minnesota (2013)
• Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32), National Institutes of Health (2011)

Experience

• Associate professor, New Mexico State University (2019–present)
• Assistant professor, New Mexico State University (2013–2019)
• Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, New Mexico State University (2019–present)
• ASBMB Student Chapter Faculty Advisor (2017–present)
• Co-director of the ASBMB Student Chapters SW Region (2021–present)
• Committee member, ASBMB Student Chapters Steering Committee (2021–present)
• Organizer for the American Chemical Society Chemistry Olympiad, Rio Grande Valley Local Section (2015–present)
• Exhibition organizer for the American Chemical Society Southwest Regional Meeting (2019)