SPEAKER...

I have served as a speaker in various settings because I have crammed quite a bit of life into my relatively few years on earth! As a result, there are a variety of topics on which I could speak. I try to always make it a point to strive to defy the odds, especially when times are the most difficult. The following list summarizes a few experiences that I have faced and overcome, and therefore am qualified to speak on. Some list items are definite successes, whereas other items are still works in progress.

• Experiences of women in science

• Experiences of minorities in science

• Reconciling my Christian beliefs with being a scientist

• Experiencing graduate school at a prestigious university

• The value of having good mentors

• Work/Life balance

• Surviving domestic abuse and violence

• Being a mom while being a professional

• Numerous Christian faith-based topics