Leadership, Scholarship & Impact
A portfolio of leadership, scholarship, and initiatives that advance academic excellence, expand opportunities, and create measurable impact for students, faculty, and communities.
Academic Strategy & Institutional Effectiveness
Faculty and Student Success Initiatives
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
FEATURED EVIDENCE
Academic Strategy
Data-informed planning, institutional effectiveness, and strategic leadership to strengthen academic programs and drive institutional impact.
White House STEM Recognition
Rust College recognized for leadership in STEM education.
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NIH User Advocate
Selected to provide critical feedback on tools that advance research and innovation.
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Science & Service 2024–2025
Division magazine showcasing leadership, strategy, and impact.
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Curriculum & Accreditation
Designing and advancing rigorous curricula, assessment systems, and accreditation processes that ensure quality and continuous improvement.
$900,000 DOE Grant
U.S. Department of Education STEM Enhancement grant to strengthen programs, labs, and student outcomes.
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Academic Program Growth
STEM program offerings increased by 66.67% under my leadership.
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Science & Service 2024–2024
Highlights curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation efforts.
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Faculty & Student Success
Mentorship, research experiences, and career pathways that empower students and support faculty excellence.
Student Opportunity Pathways
National programs, research, internships, and industry experiences for students.
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Trailblazers Special Edition 2024
Celebrating student achievements and extraordinary impact.
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Cybersecurity Workforce Initiative
Building pipeline programs and connecting talent to opportunity.
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Global Engagement
International partnerships, scholar exchanges, and cross-cultural collaborations that expand opportunities and advance global understanding.
Fulbright IEA Awardee
Fulbright International Education Administrators Program Fellow 2026–2027.
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Japan Collaboration
Advancing mathematical education through international partnerships and exchanges.
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SAMSA / MASAMU Partnerships
Research collaborations and presentations across Africa and beyond.
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Research & Grants
Securing competitive funding, advancing research, and building innovative programs that address real-world challenges.
$900,000 DOE Grant
Enhancing capacity in STEM at Rust College through federal investment.
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$4M+ Cybersecurity Workforce Project
MCITy Workforce Development Project with Cisco, Mississippi & Rust College.
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DRA & Nissan Grants
AgriTech, STEM engagement, and innovation programs advancing rural communities.
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Speaking & Workshops
Keynotes, workshops, and presentations on STEM leadership, AI, equity, innovation, and education.
Albany State Keynote
AI, Research, and the Future of Thinking Keynote Address.
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DRA Workshop
Building a winning grant application and partnership-focused approach.
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Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)
Combinatorics and Graph Theory presentation.
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