Teams at Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Leads science journalism and editorial strategy for a research institute focused on aging. Writes features, researcher profiles, scientific commentary, donor communications, white papers, newsletters, op-eds, video scripts, and web content. Interviews scientists, interprets peer-reviewed research, manages editorial calendars, maintains scientific accuracy and brand voice, pitches stories to media, and supports faculty interview preparation.

Leads major and principal gift fundraising for $250,000+ donors, managing a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects through cultivation, solicitation, proposal development, and stewardship. Develops multi-year fundraising and planned giving strategies, partners with scientists and executives to communicate research opportunities, mentors gift officers, and maintains rigorous CRM pipeline management. Requires 8–10+ years of major gift experience and a record of securing six- and seven-figure contributions.

Manages a multi-institution scientific research program focused on proteostasis. Coordinates technical and financial reporting, milestones, compliance obligations, meetings, inventions, agreements, publications, and project risks. Serves as liaison among scientists, principal investigators, funders, technology transfer offices, and partner institutions. Tracks deliverables, amendments, intellectual property disclosures, research assurances, export-control issues, and governance actions while supporting commercialization planning and funder communications.