Expertise:
Peer-reviewed grant and fellowship programs
Major Product/SVS:
Advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association
Education Degrees:
Master in Liberal Arts, St. John's College; Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, The George Washington University
Affiliations Awards:
Agronomy Society of America; Soil Science Society of America; Crop Science Society of America; American Phytopathological Society
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was completing a $5.8 million, 10-year cooperative agreement with USAID for the National Research Council at the National Academies, after seamlessly transferring and managing all logistical aspects of the former contract with Metrica, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to communicate with professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her passion for science and the peer-review process, as well as her belief that scientific research can lead to sustainable development and capacity strengthening, and provide solutions to many of the world’s pending crises.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Dealing with major international and domestic scientific agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture and Department of State; Managing international scientific research grant and fellowship programs in multiple scientific disciplines; Participating in the scientific peer review process; Overseeing proposal review and logistics; Writing and editing; Utilizing her negotiating skills to solicit peer reviewers; Advising international investigators on proposal improvements
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Mock hopes for continued growth.