Type Of Business:
Government, Regulatory Agency
Expertise:
Entomology, Worldwide Thysanoptera Specialist, Researching Thysanoptera Systematics and Cases Pertaining to Public Health, Agricultural Risks, Insect Identifications and Associated Research, Training
Major Product/SVS:
Promotes U.S. Agricultural Health by Protecting America's Animal and Plant Resources from Agricultural Pests and Diseases, Administers the Animal Welfare Act, Carries Out Wildlife Damage Management Activities
Favorite Business Publication:
Various Scientific Journals, ESA Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Music, Voice, Performance on Organs, Keyboards and Cello, Garment Construction, Needlework
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Entomology, University of California, Berkeley (1977); Master of Science in Entomology, University of Florida, Gainesville (1971); Bachelor of Science Degree in Entomology with Honors, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1969); Memorial High School, Graduated With Honors (1965)
Affiliations Awards:
Several Meritorious Service Awards; The Entomological Society of Washington; U.S. Army Corps; American Arachnological Society; The Entomological Society of America; Florida Entomological Society
Place of Birth:
Newton (Sussex County), New Jersey
Work History:
Research Assistant, Department of Botany, University Massachusetts; Research Assistant, Department of Entomology, University of Florida; Teaching and Research Assistant, University of California at Berkley; Research Assistant, University of Florida (1979); Entomology Instructor, U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas (1979-1982)
Career Achievements:
Began Career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Project and Quarantine on April 29, 1984; Initially an Officer and Nematology Identifier in Domestic Programs; Promoted May 1987 to Entomology Identifier at the Plant Inspection Station in Miami, Florida, where she Developed Skills Working with Thysanoptera; Appointed to Specialist in Thysanoptera, Established in the Vicinity of the U.S. National Collection in Beallsville, Maryland
Extended Bio Profile:
Public Speaking and Presenting