Jaye van Kirk

Background

About Jaye van Kirk

Seeing the world through a lens of creativity, novel solutions and passion, I bring diversity and empirically based solutions to the world with a unique blend of Psychology, Zoology and Conservation Science. With a rich history of experience and leadership, my collaborations have created a network of people with high standards of excellence. Identifying potential and bringing out the best in others is the culture I strive to create and be a part of. Teaching: Extensive experience in higher education (Psychologial Sciences). Focus on: behavioral neuroscience, human sexuality, research methods, career planning Conservation science research Experience in-working with diverse populations -mentoring -recruitment and retention in higher education -outreach-serving as community liaison (scientific community to public; community college to university; multicultural communities)-primate research (tufted capuchins, silver leaf langurs, orangutans, mandrills, baboons) Specialties-undergraduate education -mentoring -underrepresented students in STEM & Behavioral Science disciplines -career advising -conservation & environmental stewardship Skills: communication (oral & written/scientific writing) critical thinking/analysis ethics (CITI certification) & integrity innovation (develop novel pedagogical practices, solutions to challenges) interpersonal (multicultural) collaboration (diverse stakeholders: academic institutions, discipline areas, non-profit) management (grants, programs) leadership (national, regional, local) service oriented flexibility & adaptibility Certificates: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI human research ethics ID: 3561941) IACUC training Harassment Prevention