Occupation: Physical Scientist; Lieutenant Commander (Retired)
Education:
MS in Science Technology, 3D Visualization and Animation, University of Southern Mississippi (2004)
AA in Computer Systems Analysis, University of Maryland University College Europe (1991)
MA in Management, University of Redlands (1988)
BA in English, University of Utah (1985)
Certifications:
Geographic Information Science Certification, University of Southern Mississippi
Career:
Physical Scientist, Naval Oceanographic Office, John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi (2008-Present)
Associate Software Engineer, General Dynamics Information Technology, John C. Stennis Space Center (2006-2008)
Geographic Information Systems Programs Manager, Lincoln County, Libby, MT (2005-2006)
Director, Spatial Information Management Services, Pearl River County, Poplarville, MS (2004)
Military:
Naval Intelligence Officer, U.S. Navy (1985-1998); Administrative Clerk, Personal Financial Records Clerk, MECEP Student, U.S. Marine Corps (1974-1985)
Civic:
Regional Competition Moderator, National Ocean Science Bowl (2008-Present); Studio Staff, Dance Instructor Assistant, Maureen Bersuder Academy of Dance Arts (2007-Present); Judge, National SeaPerch Challenge (2014); Lifetime Member, DAV
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who Top Professional; Recipient, Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award
Memberships:
Member, American Association of Geographers; Member, American Geophysical Union; Member, American Meteorological Society
Hobbies:
Spending time with her husband; Riding on her husband’s Harley Davidson motorcycle; Movies; Old movies; Reading; Puzzles
Biographical Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)