Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Christopher W. Avery
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Christopher W. Avery
President-Elect
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
University of Michigan Ph.D. Chemstry
University of Michigan Graduate Certificate Public Policy
University of Michigan M.S. Chemistry
Hope College B.S. Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
U.S. Global Change Research
Program
Washington, DC 2017-present
National Council for Science
and the Environment
Washington, DC 2016
U.S. Department of Energy Washington, DC 2012-2016
United States Senate Washington, DC 2011-2012
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
Publications Committee Chair 2013-2015, 2017 - present
Councilor, Chemical Society of Washington 2015-present
Member, Committee on Environmental Improvement 2014-present
Board Member, Chemical Society of Washington 2013-present
ACS/AAAS Congressional Fellow 2011-2012
STATEMENT
I am deeply honored to be nominated for President-Elect of the Chemical Society of Washington. I
have served as a Board Member and Councilor for CSW for nearly six years now, and in that time, I
have come to believe that CSW is one of the most critical local sections in all of ACS. As the local
section sharing a city with our national headquarters, we have a unique opportunity to seriously
impact our Society. Most importantly, I’ve come to appreciate the dedication and love that our
members have for CSW, ACS and the chemical enterprise. As volunteers for this organization, we all
care deeply because we are investing our personal time and resources in making CSW a success. If
elected, I want to continue that tradition, and help ensure that participants in CSW have the support
they need to be successful. As your president, I would seek to bring more participants into the fold. I
will work with CSW members to increase participation in all aspects of CSW’s work, from Project
SEED and the Chemistry Olympiad to Senior Chemists and mid-career professionals. I ask for your
vote – and your help – to continue building our community to greater heights.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
LaKesha N. Perry
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LaKesha N. Perry
Secretary
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
Towson University Senior Chemistry
Prince George's Community
College
A.S. Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Engineering Technician
(NIST)
Gaithersburg, MD 2015-Present
Chemist/Rheology Technician
(FHWA)
McLean, VA 2007-2015
Document Control Manager
(FDA)
College Park, MD 2005-2007
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
STATEMENT
It is an honor to be nominated as Secretary for the CSW. I have been a member of ACS for years as an
undergraduate student and would love the opportunity to serve within the CSW chapter. I have over
ten years of experience in research development, quality control and scientific instrumentation within
Government Agencies. I am very familiar with Standing Rules and governance within an organization.
I am committed to help accomplish outreach goals and promote membership and involvement amongst
students and professionals. As the CSW Secretary, I will manage meeting spaces, meeting minutes and
correspondences in an organized and timely manner. I welcome the opportunity to serve and work
closely with local members.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Novella N. Bridges
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Novella N. Bridges
Councilor
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
Louisiana State University Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry
Jackson State University B.S. Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Senior Research Specialist Washigton, DC January 2001-present
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
President-Elect, President, Past President, Richland Section 07-09
National Women Chemist Committeee (Associate and Full
member)
08-15
Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering Consortium
(GEM), Executive Board Member and Alumni President
04-07
National Organization of Black Chemist and Chemical Engineers
(NOBCChE), LSU Chapter President
98-99
STATEMENT
I am been an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) since I was an undergraduate
student. ACS has always provide a consistent and helpful resource for me. Now, I believe it is time to
serve in another capacity that not only supports the infrastructure of the ACS organization but also
defines it future path. I would like the ability to serve as a Councilor to the Chemical Society of
Washington. I believe that would bring a fresh perspective and an attentive mindset to the role.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Monika I. Konaklieva
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Monika I. Konaklieva
Councilor
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
American University, WDC Ph.D. Organic/ Medicinal Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Associate Professor Washington, DC 2007 - present
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
Manager 2000 – 2008
President 2008
Alternative Councilor 2011-2014
Councilor 2014-2017
STATEMENT
I am deeply honored for the opportunity to serve the CSW in the past several years as a Manager, Councilor
and a President. For anyone with creativity, intelligence, and persistence, chemistry will never fail to provide
new and exciting challenges and fun. We must have effective outreach and motivating mentors in order to
influence the next generation of chemists, for which the potential for new discoveries has never been greater.
I ask for your vote as a Councilor so that I can continue to contribute to the Society's involvement with young
chemists offering opportunities for continued discovery and learning. With my extensive experience in
academia and industry as a Councilor, I would strive to promote CSW objectives and initiatives by working
with the CSW Board and members to assure that ACS programs benefit CSW members to the greatest extent.
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John M. Malin
Councilor
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
University of California,
Berkeley
B.S. (1963) Chemstry
University of California, Davis Ph.D. (1968) Chemistry
Stanford University Postdoctoral Research
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Retired American Chemical Society 2005 - Present
International Activities
Administrator
American Chemical Society 1988 - 2004
Awards Administrator American Chemical Society 1988 – 1993
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES, ACS
LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
President Chemical Society Washington 2007
ACS Councilor representing Chemical Society of Washington 2010-12, 2013-2015
Member Joint Board-Council Committee on Public Relations and
Communications
2014-present
Elected ACS Fellow, Appointed IUPAC Fellow 2015
ACS Experts Program 2014 – present
Secretary CSW 2006
Treasurer CSW 2008
STATEMENT
I respectfully ask for your vote. If elected Councilor, I will represent CSW actively in furthering
public appreciation of science, and environmental responsibility. As a member of CSW’s Public
Relations Committee I am working to develop the Chemistry Ambassadors Program encouraging
public outreach by CSW members. It has been my privilege to serve the chemistry community in the
Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer. Currently I am a member of the ACS
Joint Board-Council Committee on Public Relations and Communications. I also serve in the
Society’s Chemistry Experts program helping to explain chemistry to science journalists. I have
enjoyed working with fellow ACS members as CSW President, Councilor, Secretary and Treasurer,
and on many CSW committees. During 25-years as an ACS staff member (now retired) I served as
Administrator of International Activities and Awards, with the Petroleum Research Fund grants
program, and as Liaison to the Committee on Science. As Councilor I will make it my personal
mission to encourage the Society to be responsive to the professional needs of every ACS member.
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N. Bhushan Mandava, Ph.D. Page 1 of 2
N. Bhushan Mandava, Ph.D.
Councilor
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
Andhra University, India B.Sc. Chemistry (Major)
Banaras University, India
M.Sc. Chemistry
Indian Institute of Science,
India
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Research Direcor, U.S. Dept.
of Agriculture
Beltsville, MD 1968-1982
-Senior Scientific Advisor Washington, DC 1982-1986
U.S. EPA
President, Mandava
Associates, LLC
1986 – to date
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
Manager, Chemical Society of Washington 1974-1977
Councilor, American Chemical Society 1978-2011
Alternate Councilor, American Chemical Society 2012-2017
President, Chemical Society of Washington 1984
President, Chemical Institute of Washington
Director, D.C. Institute of Chemists
1988
1990-1996
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
N. Bhushan Mandava, Ph.D. Page 2 of 2
STATEMENT
N. Bhushan Mandava. I have been very active in American Chemical Society (ACS) for more than 30
years. At the national level in the ACS, I served on the Committee for Economic and Professional
Affairs (CEPA); on the Committee on Meetings and Expositions (M&E); and now I am on the
Committee on International Activities (IAC). At IAC, I serve on the subcommittee for Asia and the
Pacific Region which is involved in establishing Country Chapters for ACS in Thailand, Korea and
South Africa, and China. I helped IAC for the formation of the Chapter in India.
At the Regional level in Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM), I served as the Chair of the
Steering Committee, and organized regional meetings for MARM and SERMAC, among other
activities.
At the local level in CSW, I served as the Chair of the Publications Committee that is responsible for
the publication of the Capital Chemist, and also served as the Chair of the Councilors Committee,
among others. I received several awards given to CSW members including prestigious Hillebrand
Prize, and also Ann Nalley Award from MARM. I had the distinction to serve as the President when
CSW celebrated its Centennial.
I have been a Career Consultant for more than 25 years advising ACS members who are beginning
their careers and those considering mid-career changes. I also serve as a Chemistry Ambassador for
promoting chemistry to public. In recognition of my services to science and the profession , I was
elected as the Fellow of the American Chemical Society.
Having served as CSW President and on most of the CSW’s committees and also at the key ACS
Committees, I look forward to continuing the effort for a stronger ACS which will continue seeking
improved services for the members. This will require Councilors experienced in the issues.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Sara Orski
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Sara Orski
Councilor
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
The University of Georgia PhD Chemistry
The College of William and
Mary
BS Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Research Chemist, NIST Gaithersburg, MD 2013-present
NRC Postdoctoral Fellow,
NIST
Gaithersubrg, MD 2011-2013
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
CSW Manager 2015-present
YCC CSW chair 2016-present
ACS POLY Division Student Chapter Committee 2014-present (chair 2017)
CSW Project SEED Committee 2016-present
STATEMENT
I am honored to be nominated to serve as a Councilor for CSW. It has been a privilege to work with
the dedicated chemists on CSW Executive Committee and Board of Managers since joining the board
in late 2015.
I think it is critically important to encourage and develop young and early career chemists, which has
led me to work with student chapters in the division of polymer chemistry (POLY) as well as CSW
through the young chemists committee and project SEED.
I hope to continue to serve the chemists of the DC area and represent the needs of our section to ACS
governance. Again, thank you for the nomination and I humbly ask for your vote.
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Jennifer Y. Tanir Page 1 of 2
Jennifer Y. Tanir
Councilor
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
University of North Carolina -
Chapel Hill
PhD organic/polymer chemistry
University of Richmond BS chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Consulting Washington, DC August 2017-present
Scientific Program Manager,
Health and Environmental
Sciences Institute
Washington, DC Sept. 2011-July 2017
Manager, American Chemical
Society Green Chemistry
Institute
Washington, DC Nov. 2004-Sept. 2011
Senior Research Chemist,
DuPont
Wilmington, DE Sept. 2000-Nov. 2004
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
Associate/Member, ACS Committee on Environmental
Improvement (CEI)
2013-present
CEI liaison to ACS Multidisciplinary Planning Group (MPPG) 2015-present
Secretary, Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) 2014-2017
Councilor, CSW 2012-2014
Manager, CSW 2010-2011
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STATEMENT
It would be an honor to continue to serve on the CSW Board of Managers, in the position of councilor,
and I ask for your vote. If elected, I would like to focus my efforts on implementing the new strategic
plan that was developed by CSW in 2016, to revitalize CSW's activities and participation. I would also
like to strengthen CSW's environmental/sustainability-related outreach and events. I have served on
the CSW board since 2010, including two terms as secretary, and am active on the ACS Committee on
Environmental Improvement where I am co-leading organization of a June 2018 workshop on the
integration of green & sustainable chemistry into the supply chain. Most recently I have been working
with the National Capital Area Chapter of the Society of Toxicology to organize a joint day-long
symposium with CSW on October 13, 2017 on TSCA: Best Practices in Toxicology, Risk, and Chemical
Management Strategies. Professionally, my interests are in developing safer and more sustainable
chemicals and products, with focus on green chemistry, alternatives assessment, hazard, exposure,
risk, life cycle, and sustainability.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Regina Cody
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Regina Cody
Manager
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
University of Pittsburgh, PA Ph.D. Physical Chemistry
West Liberty State College,
WV
B.S. Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Retired Laurel, MD 2/2014 - Present
Research Chemist, NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD 4/1974 - 2/2014
Post-doctoral, Naval Research
Laboratory
Washington, D.C. 2/1972 - 4/1974
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
ACS Joint Council Board Committee on Chemical Safety Member 2013-Present;
Secretary 2015-Present:
Associate 2010-2012
CSW Councilor and Alternate Councilor 2012-2017, 2008-2010 and
2011, 2002-2007
CSW President 1993
CSW Manager 1985-1991
CSW High School Chemistry Olympiad Coordinator 1984-Present
STATEMENT
I am asking for your vote for Manager. For much of my career I have volunteered for the Chemical
Society of Washington and currently am serving as Councilor, Secretary of the ACS Committee on
Chemical Safety and Coordinator of the High School Chemistry Olympiad. Why? Because even as a
retired chemist, I regard ACS and CSW as my fundamental professional organization that has three
important goals: to provide relevant services to its members, to encourage students at all levels in
chemistry, and to promote public awareness of the important contributions of chemistry and related
areas to modern life. CSW has been going through a process of reinvigoration to better serve its
members and promote outreach. If elected Manager, I would work for and support the continuation of
this process so that as many CSW members as possible will have increased benefit from their
membership.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Rebecca Frey-Cooper
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Rebecca Frey-Cooper
Manager
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
King's College BS Chemistry
University of South Carolina PhD Chemistry
Noramco, Inc. (Johnson &
Johnson subsidary)
Post Doctoral Scientist Chemistry
George Washington
University
Master's Certificate Project Managemement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Analytical Scientist Athens, GA 6/11 - 9/13
Compliance Officer Silver Spring, MD 9/13 - 9/15
Health Science Project
Manager
Silver Spring, MD 9/15 - 7/17
Senior Policy Advisor (Acting) Silver Spring, MD 7/17 - Current
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
Excellence in Government 2016 - 2017
Johnson & Johnson's Women's Leadership Initiative
(Networking Chair 2012)
2011 - 2013
Dale Carnegie 2012
ACS member 2006 - Current
STATEMENT
I am honored to be nominated to serve as Manager for the Chemical Society Washington. My initial
introduction to the ACS was as a recipient of the Women’s Chemist Committee and Eli Lilly Travel
Award in 2008. With this award, I was able to attend the 2009 Spring National ACS meeting in Salt
Lake City. During that time I had the extreme privilege to work with an amazing group of chemists
committed to developing their graduate research. I was inspired to meet scientists of immense
intelligence, diverse backgrounds and varying career levels. It was remarkable to see my colleagues’
work ethic and persistence and I was humbled by the stories shared about the challenges and victories
along our different career paths. If elected as Manager for CSW, I would like to engage scientific
leaders to share their career experiences to foster conversations and encourage knowledge transfer. I
am also interested in organizing career development programs focused on effective ways to network
and techniques to assist in aligning the members work skill sets with current or future advancement
opportunities.
Zory R. Glaser
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Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Zory R. Glaser
Manager
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
-manyNavyTrainingSchools
&CorrespondenceCourses
-PhiladelaphiaCollegeTextiles
&Science
Certifications(1958-'69):
BS(honors)1962
-Electronics/Communications/
Navagation/Radar/Instruments
-Chemistry
-PolytechnicInstitute of
Brooklyn
-NIH GraduateSchool/FAES
-University ofVirginia
-JohnsHopkinsUniversity
PhD(1969)
Credits(1969-'74)
MBA(1976)
MPH(1990)
-Physical&PolymerChemistry/
Biophysics
Biochem/Microbio/Radiochem/
Pharmaco&Tox/Immunochem
-ResearchMgmt/PublicAdmin
EnvironmentalHealthEngin'in
g/
RiskAssessment/Toxicology/&
OccupationalMedicine
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
-3 Navy Sci/Engineering Labs
(as NavalOfficer/Scientist)
-NIOSH, BurRadHealth/FDA,
CtrMedDev&RadHealth/FDA
-U.S.Pharmacopeia(USP)
-JHopkinsU/SchoolPubHealth
-Consultant(ImplantTox’ology
Microbio/Steril/MedDevSafet
y
-Bethesda/MD, Wash/DC,
Dahlgren/VA
-Rockville/MD(as Commiss-
ioned Officer, U.S.PHS)
-Rockville/MD
-Baltimore/MD
-Rockville/MD
/Effectiveness/Biocompat
)
1969-’76
1976-’92
1992-’96
1996-Present
1995-Present
Zory R. Glaser
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LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
-CSW: Manager (1992-present), President (2004),
Editor, CapitalChemist
-Member/Chair of most CSW Committees
-Recipient CSW: Gordon Award
Community Service Award
-------------------
President, Student Affiliate Chapter, ACS
Received StudentAchievementAward, Phila Section/ACS
Active in Phila/NY/MD Local Sections & 3 ACS Divisions
2002-06
1992-present
2007
2009
1960-62
1962
1961-06
STATEMENT
As 50+ year ACS member, Board member, President, "Capital Chemist" editor, have seen changes in
ACS membership; evolution of interests/needs/goals of CSW members. To attract/involve/
encourage/support members at various career stages, to keep pace with developments/changes/needs in
our profession, our local/national environment/society, CSW has made changes/improvements.
Have supported/contributed to: evolution/expansion/improvement of content/manner in which CSW
offers programs/meetings/symposia; manner in which CSW communicates with members; support of
interesting/challenging programs for students/educators; those seeking employment/career change;
and other CSW programs offered/supported.
Goal: to be permitted to continue service to CSW members; afforded opportunity to contribute to
CSW success.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Julius Green
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Julius Green
Manager
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
Georgia State University Ph.D. Medicinal Organic Chemistry
Georgia State University M.S. Chemistry
Morehouse College B.S. Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Adjunct Professor Washington, DC 9/17 - present
Executive Director Washington, DC 4/16 - present
Program Manager Washington, DC 6/15 - 4/16
Quality Control Associate Covington, GA 3/06 - 8/09
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
ACS National Committee on Minority Affairs 2015 - present
National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical
Engineers Director of Sponsorships and Grants
2016-2017
Georgia Local Section Minority Affairs Committee Chair 2012 - 2014
Georgia Local Section MAC Minority Chemists Networking
Event Subcommittee Chair
2006 - 2014
STATEMENT
Thank you CSW for considering me for the Board Manager position. I honed my skills as a leader and
organizer in the Georgia Local ACS Section nearly 15 years ago. While in Atlanta, GA, I was
mentored as a leader and became active in the Georgia Local Section Minority Affairs Committee
(MAC). Using my experience and connection to private industry, for 8 years, I helped MAC organize
the largest Chemists Networking event, bringing together ~45 Chemists annually. MAC won several
ACS Chemluminary Awards while I was on the committee including 1 while I was chairman for best
Minority Affairs Committee. Working with the ACS during graduate school cultivated my passion for
advocacy, policy, service, education, and equity and equality. Since moving to DC to follow my
passions, I have channeled my passions into the nonprofit industry and enjoy the machinations of
nonprofit governance and management. Currently, I serve on the national ACS Committee on
Minority Affairs. I also serve as the Executive Director for EE2, a community based nonprofit in
southeast DC, and I am an adjunct faculty member at Northern Virginia Community College.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Mukes Kapilashrami
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Mukes Kapilashrami
Manager
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
Royal Institute of Technology M.Sc. Materials Science
Royal Institute of Technology Ph.D. Condensed Matter Physics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Environmental Affairs Officer United Nations 2017-
Prog. Management Officer
Affiliated Scientist
United Nations
Lawrence Berkeley Nat'l Lab.
2016
2014-
Research Associate
University of Maryland 2014-2016
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
Manager 2015-
STATEMENT
I would feel honored to continue serving the board of CSW a 2nd term and am seeking your support
for my nomination. As the previous manager of the board of CSW, I have participated in strategizing
the organization's outreach efforts, conference and meeting event planning as well as activities
torwards strengthening CSW's members' career opportunities.
In addition to being a scientist passionate about brining energy innovations to society, I have
experience in policy and international development work, most recently as Environmental Affairs
Officer for United Nations.
With combined experience working in lab settings and policy/international fieldwork, I look forward
to supporting and strengthening CSW's activities in areas related to: education, member support, and
science outreach.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Nevart Tahmazian
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Nevart Tahmazian
Manager
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
University of Maryland,
College Park,
American University of Beirut
MS
MA
Chemistry
Chemical Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
Chemistry
Professor/Montgomery
College
Rockville/MD 1995-present
Advisor of STEM Education
CommunityClub/Montgomery
College
co-PI for Robert NOYCE
grant
Rockville/MD
Rockville/MD
2014-present
2016-present
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
CSW Board of Managers
co-Chair of the Education Committee, CSW
CSW Outreach Volunteer of the year
Coordinator for “Chemistry in Action” and ACS liaison for
Rockville Science Day/Rockville Consortium for Science
Chair for Local arrangements for hosting 2YC3 Conference
ACS Science Coach For St. Mary's School and OLGCHS
2015-present
Jan. 2017-present
2015
1996-present
2011
2013-2014 , 2016-2017
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Nevart Tahmazian
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STATEMENT
I am honored by this nomination to continue to serve on the Board of Managers of CSW. I
was the co-Chair of the education committee of CSW since January of 2017 and if re-elected, I would
like to continue to serve and bring important contributions to the education and outreach areas. I
would also like to continue my efforts with grants for opportunities between academia and CSW. I was
a part of a small cohort who worked on the CSW’s mission and vision at the Strategic Planning retreat
during summer of 2016.
I have served as an Enthusiast, a Chemistry Ambassador and a Science Coach as recently as the
academic year 2016-2017. I strongly believe in the power of Chemistry Outreach and would love to
support and strengthen it in the schools and the community at large. I have received the “Local Section
Outreach Volunteer of the Year “award by CSW in 2015 and have been featured in the ACS video
production, celebrating the 25th anniversary for the National Chemistry week. As the Advisor for the
STEM ED Community Club at Montgomery College, I engage my students in ACS and community
STEM events and promote Chemistry and Chemical education such as the annual “Rockville Science
Day”, “Sonya Kovalevsky Day”, “Frontiers in Science and Medicine Day” and many other STEM
volunteer events. I have received the “Faculty Outstanding Service Award” by Montgomery College in
2010 and “NISOD Excellence Award” in 2011 and in 2015, I was awarded “The Maryland professor of
the Year” award by CASE and the Carnegie Foundation.
I would love to continue serving the important mission of the Chemical Society of Washington and
support the chemical community in the DC area.
Chemical Society of Washington Candidate Statement
Dr. Iris R. Wagstaff
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Dr. Iris R. Wagstaff
Manager
EDUCATION
Institution name Degree or Student Status Field of Study
NC State University PhD STEM Education Research
NC A&T State University MS Chemistry
UNC-Greensboro BS Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position City/State Start-End
AAAS STEM Program
Director
Washington, DC 3/20-17 to present
AAAS Science Policy Fellow Washington, DC 8/25/15 - 3/18-17
STEM education researcher Raleigh, NC 8/17/10 - 5/10/14
Research Chemist, Dow
Chemical
Spring House, PA 5/1/95 - 12/07
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN ACS NATIONAL OFFICES,
ACS LOCAL SECTIONS, ACS DIVISIONS, OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Position/Activity Year
Chemical Society of Washington member 2015 - present
National ACS Member 1992 - present
NOBCChE STEM Education Chair 2012 - 2016
NOBCChE Executive Board 7/17 - present
NOBCChE Conference Chair 10/15 - 12/16
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Dr. Iris R. Wagstaff
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STATEMENT
I am honored to be nominated for the positon of Manager of the Chemical Society of Washington, DC.
I have been a national ACS member since 1992. I have used my background as a research chemist for
over 20 years to develop and lead informal STEM education outreach programs in the community
with a primary focus on diversifying the Chemical Sciences. Since moving to the Washington, DC area
in August of 2015 to serve as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the National Institute
of Justice Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, I have regularly attended CSW meetings and
events. Additionally, since moving to the area, I have continued to mentor undergraduate and
graduate students in Chemistry at the local universities. As part of NOBCChE leadership, I worked on
the team to draft and implement the MOU between NOBCChE and ACS that was signed at the
Minority Affairs luncheon last year. As part of the NOBCChE Executive Board, I will continue to
work with both organizations to build collaborative efforts to support the next generation of chemists
from diverse backgrounds. The CSW is a strong and vibrant chapter that upholds the ideals of
excellence in Chemistry, chemical education, and advocacy that I will continue to uphold in the office
of Manager. As Manager I will focus on the following areas: 1) Expanding awareness of science policy
career options for Chemists, 2) Diversity and Inclusion in the Chemical Sciences, 3) Expanding
outreach and mentoring efforts to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds, and 4)
Enhancing exposure and awareness of Chemistry-related careers for K-12 teachers and students.
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