Resume
2017- Present
Freelance Writer
Work Experience
Pitched and wrote articles related to aviation, health care, and disability issues. Published articles in The Atlantic, Air Facts Journal, The Doctor T. J. Eckleburg Review and other publications. Regular blog contributor for Hera Aviation Group, a nonprofit that assists diverse candidates and caregivers entering or returning to the field of aviation.
2012-2017
Pilot/Human Factors Specialist, Solidus Technical Solutions
Contracted to a Department of Defense research and development center affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Co-authored numerous reports on the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system, pilot training for aircraft loss of control, and required time of arrival operations. Participated in operational evaluation of a next generation airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS X) including collecting pilot acceptability data during airborne flight testing. Designed and implemented a study on aeronautical charts for the FAA Human Factors Division.
2002-2012
Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science, Daniel Webster College
Taught flight operations and air traffic management courses to students pursuing careers as pilots, air traffic controllers or aviation managers. Developed curriculum for flight training device that replicated the flight characteristics of a Boeing 737. Acted as an advisor to students. Directed and helped develop curriculum for an online MBA for aviation professionals. Taught all courses in the flight operations undergraduate major and was a flight instructor in all seven of the college’s aviation fleet including the CAP10B, Grob 109B, Cessna-172, Cessna Crusader, Mooney M20J, Piper Seminole and Piper Arrow.
Education
Johns Hopkins University | Master’s Degree in Science Writing
Simmons College | Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
University of North Carolina | Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
University of New Hampshire | Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
