Stephanie M. Davis

About Stephanie M. Davis

All viewpoints are my own and do not represent my employer* Committed advocate for improving scientific research and education who has arranged meetings with federal legislators and initiating conversations with legislative aides. These meetings resulted in better awareness of the societal impact of animal research and stroke care from U.S. senators and representatives as well as 2 written letters of recommendation for NIH-funded research. Enthusiastic writer who has written multiple policy-focused articles for the National Postdoctoral Association Newsletter, The POSTDOCket. 8+ years conducting community outreach to increase the scientific knowledge of people from 8 to 80 with varying educational backgrounds. These outreach activities events resulted in stronger relationships between academic researchers and the community as well as a renewed passion for science among non-scientists. Organized and goal-oriented event planner that has coordinated numerous symposia, workshops, and formal events ranging from 50-150 attendees. These events received positive feedback and were repeated in future years due to the excellent reception from attendees.

Experience

1. Program Officer

   National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute

   Nov 2020 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US

   Manages the $120M SBIR/STTR Program at the NHLBI

Education

• University of South Florida

  Master of Science - MS

  2012 — 2015

• Florida Southern College

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2008 — 2012

• University of South Florida

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  2015 — 2016