Bio

In her role at CMAST, Jill combines office administration and business operations to manage day-to-day HR, financial transactions including payroll, overall office logistics and facility access. She provides operational support to the Director, faculty, staff, students, and CMAST partners. Jill is a higher education professional who brings over 20 years of experience in enrollment management, customer service, student support, and academic success to the team. With her background in strategic leadership, cross- functional partnerships, and process simplification, Jill leverages her expertise to create a smooth-running, supportive, and welcoming environment for all visitors, students, researchers, and the entire CMAST community.

As a proud NC State alumna, she is thrilled to be supporting her alma mater. She loves working beside amazing scientists and students whose hands-on learning and research impacts coastal communities, the state, the nation, and the world. For Jill, one of the most fascinating parts of working at CMAST is the response work—especially the insights gained from stranded marine mammals and the rehabilitation of cold-stunned sea turtles.