Kara Strass

strasskl@miamioh.edu
(260)-519-2963
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Student Affairs in Higher Education Oxford, OH
Miami University (Expected Graduation, May 2018)
• 4.00 GPA out of 4.00

Bachelor of Science, Biology Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame
• Graduated Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, MYAAMIA CENTER August 2016 – Present
Miami University Oxford, OH
• Co-advising undergraduate Myaamia students, including individual advising, cohort advising, and
advising senior independent research projects
• Evaluating how myaamia culture and student development theory can be thoughtfully integrated into the Miami
Heritage Program’s advising model
• Planning and implementing Myaamia Center initiatives including Eewansaapita Summer Youth
Camp and Breath of Life Indigenous Languages Institute
• Developing and furthering relationships between the Myaamia Center and other offices at Miami
University
• Serve on Myaamia Assessment Team looking at the impact of the Miami Heritage Award Program on student
identity development as well as the broader impacts of language and cultural revitalization
• Presenting to students, faculty and staff about the Miami Tribe, the Myaamia Center, and my personal
experiences as a Myaamia student

PRACTICUM, DEAN OF STUDENTS’ OFFICE August 2016 – Present

Miami University Oxford, OH
• Co-teaching University Studies 101, a first-year experience course that facilitates each student’s
transition to college. Includes class preparation, facilitation, and evaluation.
• Research and evaluation of Institutional Response Teams, including observation of current team,
providing a summary of findings, and making recommendations for improvement.

PRACTICUM, OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AFFAIRS August 2016 – Present

Miami University Oxford, OH
• Planning and implementation of MADE@Miami, a 3-day pre-semester program designed to help
under-represented students successfully transition to college, including: program logistics, curriculum
development, and peer mentor selection, training, and oversight.

PROJECT MANAGER June 2014 – May 2016

BioConvergence Bloomington, IN
• Serve as the lead for $1,500,000 annually in customized pharmaceutical contract service projects including:
supply chain management, product development, analytical testing, and clinical batch production
• Develop proposals and project plans for new client projects
• Responsible for all associate project manager duties listed below

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER May 2013 – June 2014

BioConvergence Bloomington, IN
• Maintain relationships with BioConvergence clients to determine how to move the client’s products forward in
the pharmaceutical development pipeline
• Coordinate internal project teams to ensure that client projects are done right the first time, one time, and in
budget
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY COORDINATOR August 2012 – May 2016
BioConvergence Bloomington, IN
• Manage BioConvergence’s Environmental, Health, and Safety program including leading an EHS
committee, writing and reviewing safety procedures, reviewing Safety Data Sheets, performing
accident investigations, and performing safety training

ASSOCIATE ALLIANCE MANAGER August 2012 – May 2013

BioConvergence Bloomington, IN
• Collaborate with members of other BioConvergence departments to oversee the installation and
validation of a new, unique piece of equipment, the Transportation Simulation Laboratory
• Develop and sustain a relationship with BioConvergence’s Alliance Partner, Modality Solutions, and
manage all supply chain and development projects associated with the Alliance

ASSOCIATE PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST June 2011 – August 2012

BioConvergence Bloomington, IN
• Develop, execute, and report on various pharmaceutical development and analytical testing
experiments while following Good Manufacturing Practices

GOVERNOR BOB ORR ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOW Indianapolis, IN

Orr Fellow June 2011 – May 2013
• Highly-selective program placing recent graduates in dynamic, high growth companies
• Participation in all events including monthly meetings, personal and professional development
• Served on service committee, recruiting committee, and international trip committee

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION August 2007-May 2011
Member, President Notre Dame, IN
• Planned and implemented programs for members and the Notre Dame community such as Native American
movie nights, a bonfire, Pow Wow trips, museum visits, tutoring for Native American students, art workshops,
concerts, and an art battle

PROMOTING NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT SUCCESS CONFERENCE August 2010-May 2011

Conference Coordinator Notre Dame, IN
• Planned, organized, and implemented a new conference to discuss the promotion Native American student
success in college at Notre Dame
• Managed presenters and attendees of the conference

STUDENT AFFAIRS GRADUATE ASSOCIATION August 2016-present

Member/ Graduate Student Association Representative Oxford, OH
• Participation Miami University’s Student Affairs Graduate Association (MUSAGA), the planning and
professional development organization for the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program.
• Serves as the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Representative for MUSAGA (Spring 2017)

PRESENTATIONS
American College Personnel Association April 2017, Columbus OH
• Poster Session titled “Incorporating Culture into Student Affairs Practice for Myaamia Students”

CERTIFICATIONS
• Mental Health First Aid Certified January 2018
• Certified Associate in Project Management (Project Management Institute) February 2016

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Oxford, OH (260)-519-2963 strasskl@miamioh.edu