Terri Killeffer
About Terri Killeffer
Terri Killeffer is a Scientific Data Curator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in biology and ecology, she has held various positions in data management and biodiversity informatics across multiple organizations, including the Virginia Department of Transportation and the U.S. Geological Survey.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Terri Killeffer serves as a Scientific Data Curator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she is responsible for managing and curating scientific data, ensuring its accessibility and usability for research purposes. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance data management practices and support scientific research initiatives.
Previous Experience in Data Management
Before her current role, Killeffer worked as a Data Management Specialist at the Virginia Department of Transportation from 1999 to 2003. She also held positions as a Technical Information Specialist Intern at the U.S. Geological Survey from 2012 to 2013, and as a Biodiversity Informatics Specialist at Information International Associates from 2006 to 2011. These roles provided her with extensive experience in data management and information synthesis.
Educational Background
Killeffer studied at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Ecology from 1987 to 1989, and later pursued a Master of Science in Information Systems, which she began in 2014. Additionally, she attended The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from 1984 to 1987, focusing on Biology. Her educational background supports her expertise in scientific data curation.
Partnership Development and Outreach
Throughout her career, Killeffer has developed successful scientific partnerships among state and federal government agencies, non-profits, and private sector groups. She has implemented training and outreach programs aimed at volunteers, co-workers, and the public, enhancing community engagement and knowledge sharing in scientific data management.
Experience in Botanical Research
Killeffer has a background in botanical research, having worked as a Botanical Research Associate at NatureServe from 2003 to 2005. In this role, she focused on biodiversity and contributed to research efforts that involved locating and extracting life sciences data from various resources, including scientific publications and interviews.