Who We Are

What do you do at NIHTC?
I think of myself as a “learning curator.” My role is to ensure that valuable leadership and professional development experiences are available to all members of the NIH community.

What is your proudest accomplishment here?
I am most proud of the implementation and launch of NIH’s Executive Leadership Program (ExLP). It is very rewarding to be on a project that started from a mere idea back in 2007 to now being embedded in NIH’s culture. The ExLP is the product of extensive research, benchmarking, and collaboration. Now in its 7^th year, the program is the best it’s ever been, thanks to feedback from participants and NIH advisors who are committed to ensuring the program’s long-term success. I am is also very proud of NIH’s Executive Coaching Program, which I helped to establish in 2005. Coaching is now very much a part of NIH’s leadership culture and I take great pride in these two initiatives.

What do you like most about your position?
My commitment to NIH’s scientific mission drives everything I do. When technically smart people have good leadership skills, and are happy, and engaged, that translates into exceptional performance on the job - to perform cutting edge research that leads to new discoveries that ultimately will help extend and save lives. There is no greater mission than the one we serve. That alone is motivating to me each day! My professional development course portfolio (approximately 25 leadership and professional development classes that YOU can register for) promotes continuous learning and growth, which help people become their best selves. I work to ensure that everyone is supported wherever they are in their careers, from entry level employees to IC Directors.

Tell us something about yourself- a hobby, best practice, interesting fact, etc.
Travel is my passion! I have a deep appreciation for learning about people, different cultures, and most of all experiencing new cuisines. Yes, I am a foodie. Of all the places I have traveled to, Aruba (affectionately known as “One Happy Island”) is hands-down my favorite. I try to visit every year and have been going there since I was a child. Now my family also loves Aruba. I’m married to my college sweetheart and I have two children, an 18-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son. I love listening to all types of music genres (from classical and rock to hip-hop and R&B.) Attending music concerts and dancing to music is my absolute favorite form of exercise.

How can I find out more about the leadership and professional development learning opportunities offered through NIHTC?
Please click on the links for detailed information about the NIH Executive Leadership Program, Executive & Team Coaching, and Professional Development Workshops.

What do you do at NIHTC?
I am the Receptionist/Training Assistant at the NIH Training Center. My duties include answering phone calls, assisting training coordinators and program managers, helping students register for classes, and checking class rosters.

What is your proudest accomplishment here?
Learning the ins and outs of the Learning Management System (LMS) to better assist students as the training coordinator of LMS classes.
 

What do you like most about your position?
I really enjoy meeting all the different levels of leadership and all the people who make NIH a great place to work.

What hashtags describe you best?
#CatMom #Foodie #HappyGoLucky
 

Tell us something about yourself- a hobby, best practice, interesting fact, etc.
I was born in California and moved to Maryland when I was young. This is my first time living outside of Baltimore. I especially enjoy living closer to D.C. which means I get to enjoy walking around Georgetown more often. I also enjoy hiking the C&O Canal and Great Falls Tavern.

What do you do at NIHTC?
I am the Deputy Director and I oversee the daily operations and marketing for the NIH Training Center.

What is your proudest accomplishment here?
While I have many accomplishments that I’m proud of, the one that stands out the most is the successful move to the White Flint facility. We did this with no interruptions to our classes. It felt as though we were at Rockledge on one day and at White Flint the next!

What do you like most about your position?
I love being the Deputy Director at the NIHTC. I knew from the moment I read the job posting that this was the job for me. Four years later, I still feel the same way and no day is ever the same! I love the incredible team of professionals I work with, and to be part of the NIH community is the most rewarding part of my job.

What hashtags describe you best?
#positive #thehelper #enjoythejourney

Tell us something about yourself- a hobby, best practice, interesting fact, etc.
Besides teaching Zumba to my colleagues, I love to cook and watch all Bravo shows. Something I rarely discuss, and probably should more often is that I was part of a crowd scene in an Adam Sandler movie – Anger Management. You probably can’t see me, there were over a thousand people, but it was a great experience.

What do you do at NIHTC?
I’m the Technical Support Specialist here at the NIH Training Center. I’m responsible for supporting the technical aspects of the courses and programs that the training center delivers.

What is your proudest accomplishment here?
One of my proudest moments here has been supporting the technical aspects of the move to White Flint from Rockledge. I had to implement different deployment strategies in order to meet certain deadlines. I had to use prioritization and sequencing skills that I developed during the move. I oversaw the setup of the classrooms’ computers, server configurations, and had to troubleshoot A/V issues. It all came together well, and we were able to reopen on time.

What do you like most about your position?
I like the variety of the projects that I work on here at the training center. I am a lifelong learner and being able to learn something new daily is what drives me. Being able to explain technical issues and successfully resolve problems in a timely manner makes me feel accomplished in my job.

What hashtags describe you best?
#pugDad #innovation #automation #pragmatist

Tell us something about yourself- a hobby, best practice, interesting fact, etc.
I enjoy playing golf, listening to music, hanging out with friends, working with computer software and hardware outside of work. An interesting fact about me is that I plan on moving to Europe one day in the distant future.