Heather Davis, PhD

Experience

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  FDA

  May 2008 - Jan 2009

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  Vaccine Research with Dr. Hana Golding.

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  U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  Molecular biology/nanoparticle research.

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  University of Maryland Eastern Shore

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Assistant Professor
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  The Salisbury School

  Sept 2011 - now

  High School Science Teacher
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  The Kreative Authorpreneur

  Oct 2018 - now

  Freelance Book Coach & Developmental Editor

  Empower authors in the realm of speculative fiction, with a particular focus on promoting diverse voices. Deliver comprehensive book coaching and developmental editing services to guide writers towards creating captivating narratives. Foster an inclusive and representative environment, ensuring that stories authentically reflect diverse experiences. Provide expert feedback on plot structure, character development, world-building, and thematic coherence. Conduct personalized coaching sessions to address specific writing challenges and stimulate growth. Support diversity authors in navigating the publishing industry, offering insights on market trends, submission strategies, and representation opportunities. Demonstrate an innate understanding of the intricacies of speculative fiction, while advocate for greater inclusivity and representation. Show less

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  Los Angeles Review of Books Publishing Workshop

  Jun 2023 - now

  Publishing and Editorial Fellow for the LA Review of Books

  Served as a vital member of the editorial team, actively contributing to the publication of LARB's Quarterly Journal. Collaborated closely with writers, providing developmental and line edits to enhance the quality of the content prior to publication. Worked alongside the Marketing & Communications team, playing a key role in designing assets and crafting compelling copy for the social media campaign surrounding the issue launch. Demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in publishing, actively participating in the production and promotion of each individual piece featured in the issue. Show less