Laura Pence
Guest Speaker, Presidents\' College @University Of Hartford
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Guest Speaker, Presidents\' College @University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT, US
As a regular invited speaker, I regularly present talks translating technical topics for a non-technical audience on topics such as the role of science in public policy, forestry and forest fires, water resources including the Colorado River, the chemistry of paper, and paleoclimatology.
EDUCATION
Lebanon Valley College
B.S., Chemistry
Michigan State University
Ph.D, Inorganic Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURA PENCE
I deliver innovative excellence in project management, leadership, and clear communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders with a broad portfolio including environment, energy, sustainability, and national security issues. My blend of experiences include DOE national laboratory consulting in national security, higher education, nonprofit governance, congressional staff, and university accreditation. PROJECT MANAGER: Led the student University of Hartford’s successful 10-year reaccreditation, managing a team of over 100 contributors, setting goals, monitoring progress, and meeting every deadline despite competing COVID demands. Organized and managed schedule and details for successful site team visit LEADERSHIP: Elected Board of Directors Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), a member scientific society with annual revenues of over $700 million, setting strategic and fiduciary direction. CONSULTANT: Analyst and subject matter expert on decontamination and closure of an animal disease research facility COMMUNICATION: Deliver in excess of of technical and non-technical educational content annually, facilitating the success of up to 90 individuals at a time. SCIENCE POLICY: As a Congressional Science Policy Fellow, briefed Senator Michael Bennet on breaking issues in energy, water resources, forestry, and environmental issues. TENACITY: Coordinated efforts among stakeholders and Army Corps of Engineers to advance a $50 million flood control project near Pueblo, Colorado. Monitored and supported progress of authorization.Specialties:Communication between Technical and Non-Technical stakeholdersEnergy and Environmental issuesLeadershipOral Communication Project ManagementFlexible and Rapid adaptation to new specialtiesNational SecurityScience PolicyTeam Building
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