Dual appointment with Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
Education
MPH, Masters in Public Health, Oregon Health and Science University, 2014
PhD, Aerospace Engineering Sciences (Bioastronautics), University of Colorado Boulder, 2009
MS, Aerospace Engineering Sciences (Bioastronautics), University of Colorado Boulder, 2006
BS, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, 2006
BS, Broadcast Journalism (Honors), University of Colorado Boulder, 2006
Professional Experience
2018 - Present, Associate Professor, Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering + Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder
2012 - Present, Chief Executive Officer, SweetSense Inc.
2017 - 2018, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Oregon Health and Science University
2012 - 2016, Chief Operating Officer, DelAgua Health Group
2010 - 2018, Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Portland State University
2007 - 2013, Executive Vice President, Manna Energy Limited
2004 - 2010, Aerospace Engineering, NASA
Awards
Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Fellowship, 2015
NASA Johnson Space Center Fellowship, 2008-2009
Finalist, Canadian Astronaut Selection, 2017
University of Colorado at Boulder Kalpana Chawla Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, 2015
University of Colorado at Boulder College of Engineering Recent Alumni Award, 2015
Portland State Impact Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Award, 2014
NASA-JSC Engineering Achievement Medal, September 2007
International EnergyGlobe Awards, Rwanda National Award, 2007, 2008, 2009
Engineers Without Borders-USA Humanitarian Award, 2004