Current Talent
Jennifer R. Gordon, Ph.D.- Founder and Principal Consultant
Over the past four years as a consultant, I have successfully led large-scale national training and evaluation projects, collaborating with hundreds of experts across the U.S. and globally to deliver impactful, results-driven solutions tailored to diverse industries and audiences. With a Ph.D. in entomology, my expertise spans a wide range of areas, including mosquito control, bed bugs, insecticide resistance, surface disinfection, fumigation, and urban pest management. My career combines cutting-edge research with practical experience in the consumer packaged goods and professional products industries, where I have developed innovative products and communication strategies tailored to diverse customer needs, from insect control to cleaning and disinfection. As a published researcher, my work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and trade publications, with co-authored research featured by National Geographic News. For a complete list of publications, visit the Science Communication section on this site. In addition to my research credentials, I am an award-winning communicator with a proven track record of delivering engaging presentations at scientific conferences, corporate meetings, sales events, and training sessions—both in-person and virtual. My communication skills bridge the gap between complex technical topics and actionable solutions for diverse audiences. Education: Ph.D. Entomology. University of Kentucky. 2014. M.S. Entomology. Louisiana State University. 2010. B.S. Entomology. Purdue University. 2008. Service: ESA PACT Mentoring Program. Entomological Society of America. 2021-2022. Science Policy Fellow. Entomological Society of America. 2016-2018. Medical, Urban and Veterinary Entomology Science Policy Representative. Entomological Society of America. 2016-2019. |
Cristina M. Cook, M.Des., M.B.A.- Design Consultant
During graduate school, I double majored and earned my Master of Design and Master of Business Administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I believe that combining human centered design with business can lead to innovative products and solutions. I have worked for a variety of companies across industries ranging from innovation consulting big box retail to consumer-packaged goods to finance. I enjoy the challenges that come from tackling unique human and business problems regardless of the field. To get a deeper understanding of a challenge, I use a variety of human centered tools I have cultivated over my decade of experience. These allow me to keep real people at the center of insight and strategy development and lead to unique opportunities that are not apparent through other methods. For any insight or strategy to effectively take hold, we must take care in how we communicate that plan. This is especially true when communicating technical or complex topics through science communication. Effective science communication boils down to two pieces:
Effective design for science communication can look like a lot of different things. Perhaps a visual infographic that summarizes the entire point with no words. Perhaps well-designed slides that prevents the audience from getting bored. Sometimes effective design may be a well-placed picture or layout. Regardless, each new project may require a new solution, and I thrive in the new and unknown. Education: Master of Design. Illinois Institute of Technology. 2012. Master of Business Administration. Illinois Institute of Technology. 2012. Bachelor of Design. Rhode Island School of Design. 2008. Service: Pet Therapy Handler. ASPCA. 2015 to 2020. |