Being on the leadership team as Alternate Councilor allows me to help further a cause I strongly believe in: a viable, relevant, local ACS Section that supports its members and acts as a place to network, share, inspire each other while educating the public around chemistry and chemists. As past secretary for the SVACS section, I understand it takes committed volunteers who roll up their sleeves, engage, and donate their time and effort to keep a local scientific section alive and relevant.
Biography
I have a BS in Chemistry from Cal Poly Pomona and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from UCLA. I have over 20 years of experience as an Industrial Chemist/Material Scientist working across multiple industries from Chemical Manufacturing (Polymers, Films, Adhesives) to Aerospace (Satellites, Airplanes, Droves, etc.), to Consumer Electronics. In my various industrial roles, I have enjoyed conducting deep-dives into the fundamental understanding of various polymeric materials, with the goals of solving materials-related issues and resolving complex production problems. I am currently applying my expertise in the areas of FTIR and Molecular Spectroscopy to problems encountered in the High-Tech industry, bringing the latest spectroscopic techniques and material analysis know-how to Apple. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time raising my three teenagers and bargaining with my two cats. I also dabble in fitness, hiking, cooking, time with friends, and drinking coffee…..lots of coffee.