Lois V.

Background

About Lois V.

Currently pursuing masters in science and aspiring for a doctorate. Research interests include environmental chemistry, climate change, environmental restoration, access to clean water, social justice, science education and communication. Strategic and emerging leader with over 15 years of experience in demanding not-for-profit/performance and administrative environments with industry-leading institutions, such as University of Chicago and University of Michigan. Dynamic change agent with an established reputation for transforming complex operations to achieve aggressive deliverables. Instinct for identifying and translating data and metrics into actionable solutions that propel performance and generating cost-savings. Talent for unifying teams around a common vision and strategy; develop effective and consistent communication strategies to cascade overarching business objectives and messages from the top down. Extensive performance management expertise; motivate large, diverse teams and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, diversity, equity and inclusion. Strengths include broad background, big picture thinker, team player, hard worker, integrity, discretion, empathy. Interests include (but are not limited to): sustainable development; sustainability; STEM education; URMs in STEM; environmental chemistry; diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI); program and project management.