Is it really important for you to make the right decision? Does your challenge have a lot of moving parts? Is there data to analyze? Do you need someone who is curious and can self-manage while obtaining the goal?
Count me in!
I am creative, adaptable, and committed to improving the status quo. I have diverse experience in innovation and product development of pest control technology, and I have a passion for the process of discovery and learning. I crave a good challenge, and I don't give up. I am transparent, honest, and quick to learn.
A key theme in my career is an intrinsic drive to solve problems. First, I seek to understand the context, constraints, and major objectives. This approach allows me to create parsimonious milestones, solve complex problems, and provide clarity within the decision-making process.
In my career, my proudest moments have come from bringing experts together, aligning them with a goal, and then achieving together as a high-performing team.
I was raised in Pennsylvania, and I attended Penn State University for both my BS in biology and PhD in chemical ecology. After a protracted walkabout in both academia and industry, I decided to focus my talents and become an entrepreneur. I moved back to State College, PA with my husband, two sons, and our dog. We enjoy being surrounded by the beautiful central PA mountains, lakes, streams, and agriculture.
There is so much missed opportunity because of resistance to change, lack of curiosity, or fear of the unfamiliar. When we suspend these fears and engage our curiosity, we allow ourselves to try new, hard, or risky endeavors. This is when innovation can occur. This is where I thrive.
I see opportunities to grow the biopesticide market by bringing together exceptional businesses and technology. I see opportunities to help universities to grow strong bonds with corporate partners. I see opportunities to help students navigate advance degrees to fulfilling careers in industry.
I started Kuhns Strategic Innovation so that I could continue to dream and deliver.