Nancy Carey Joins the OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section as Deployment Specialist
Nancy Carey Joins the OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section as Deployment Specialist
August 1, 2024
The Office of Polar Programs Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section is excited to welcome Nancy Carey as their new Deployment Specialist. Ms. Carey holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity and is pursuing a master's in Acquisition and Contract Management. Ms. Carey has been a dedicated member of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) since 2019, most recently as a Program Specialist in the Division of Chemistry. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including the first 2023 NSF Administrative Excellence Director's Award. In her new role, Ms. Carey will oversee contractor onboarding and separation and monitor the hiring process.
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