Pamela Tamez
About Pamela Tamez
Pamela Tamez serves as the Program Officer at the NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD) Office, focusing on promoting equity in the scientific workforce. She has held various roles in academic and research institutions, including positions at the University of Notre Dame and the National Library of Medicine, and has a strong background in biology and drug discovery.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Pamela Tamez serves as a Program Officer in the NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD) Office. She has held this position since 2021 in Bethesda, Maryland. In her role, she focuses on promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the scientific workforce. Tamez collaborates with various NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices to coordinate DEIA programming and workforce development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Scientific Workforce Development
Pamela Tamez has extensive experience in scientific workforce development. She worked at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) as Training Director from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Training Specialist at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 2013 to 2015. Tamez also held the position of Director of External Programs for the Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases at the University of Notre Dame from 2008 to 2012.
Educational Background
Pamela Tamez earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Southwestern University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. She later pursued advanced studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, obtaining a Ph.D. in Drug Discovery from 1997 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in scientific research and workforce diversity.
Expertise in Science Communication
Pamela Tamez possesses expertise in writing and editing both technical and plain language publications. This skill set enhances her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively. Her focus on clear science communication supports her initiatives aimed at promoting equity and developing measures of success in scientific workforce diversity.
Career Timeline and Roles
Pamela Tamez has held various roles throughout her career. She began as a Senior Lab Technician at Johns Hopkins University from 1994 to 1997. Following this, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University from 2003 to 2008. Tamez's career includes significant positions at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) as a RefSeq curator from 2012 to 2013, contributing to her diverse experience in the scientific field.