Federal oversight professional, public administration researcher, and civic servant. Focused on government accountability, public institutions, and public-sector AI governance.
Connect with me on LinkedIn →Three Roles
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NASA Office of Inspector General
As Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Management, I support leadership in overseeing the full range of management operations at NASA's OIG. I directly manage budget, procurement, policies, and day-to-day operations, with active interests in AI governance and organizational strategy for an independent oversight office.
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Virginia Tech — PAPA Program
My doctoral studies focus on public administration, public organizations, and leadership. I am interested in how institutions develop and change, and how organizational structures shape effective and accountable government.
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Fairfax County Public Library
As a member of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, I help steward one of the nation's premier public library systems. My work supports FCPL's mission to promote literacy, foster community, and ensure free and confidential access to information — guided by principles of excellent service, intellectual freedom, and responsible stewardship for all residents of Fairfax County.
Research
Research Interests
My research interests include public administration, organizational theory, and government accountability. I am interested in how public institutions develop and change, how leadership and organizational structures shape their work, and how oversight contributes to effective government.
Civic Interests
My interest in public libraries connects civic service with broader questions about public institutions. I am interested in how libraries serve their communities, support access to information, and adapt to changing public needs.
Areas of Interest
Public Administration · Organizational Theory · Public Leadership · Government Accountability · Federal Oversight · Public Library Policy · Information Access and Policy · AI Governance in the Public Sector · Inspector General Independence
Side Projects
Game Scorecard Library
Choose from six cohesive scorecards for Qwirkle, Pinochle, Canasta, Hand & Foot, Skyjo, and flexible house-rule games.
Run Tracker
Track C25K progress and a virtual run across North Dakota, mile by mile.
Project Tracker
Track time in separate Work, School, and Personal buckets, review session statistics, and export your records.
Background
Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Management
NASA Office of Inspector General
Supports the Assistant Inspector General for Management in leading management operations across the Office of Inspector General. Provides direction and oversight for budget, procurement, policy, and administrative functions, with a focus on strengthening internal controls, improving organizational effectiveness, and aligning resources with mission priorities. Brings a strategic public management perspective to operational decision-making, with active interests in AI governance, organizational strategy, federal oversight institutions, and the responsible use of technology in government.
Board of Trustees Member
Fairfax County Public Library
Appointed by district supervisor to the governing board of one of the largest public library systems in the United States. Supports FCPL's mission to promote literacy, foster community, and ensure free and confidential access to information through excellent service and responsible stewardship.
PhD Student, Public Administration
Virginia Tech — PAPA Program
Doctoral study in the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, with coursework in policy process theory, quantitative methods, public administration, and leadership. My interests include public organizations, leadership, federal oversight, and government accountability.
VT PAPA Program Tracker → Tracker User Guide →Academic Degrees
Master of Public Administration · University of North Dakota
B.S., Business Administration (Finance) · North Dakota State University
B.S., Psychology · North Dakota State University
Earlier Federal Service
NASA OIG · U.S. Department of Education
Over 18 years of federal service across two agencies, building expertise in management, oversight operations, and government administration.
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