About Dr. Delfín, a Communications and Education Specialist with a focus on DEI
I am the founder and owner of Delfinity Creative Solutions, LLC. I provide various services in writing; editing; instructional design and delivery; and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. I'm also an avid crafter and craft teacher.
With my breadth and depth of experience and expertise, I can assist you with many aspects of your communication and education projects, including:
writing manuscripts for publication
editing manuscripts for publication
writing scripts for science-related video content
layperson science writing
grant writing
training and instructional delivery
instructional design
incorporating DEI considerations in all aspects
I am an accomplished scientist, scientific communications specialist, research project manager, and DEI director with over 20 years of experience. I am a writer and director of DEI initiatives and a freelance editor for a national medical journal and an international academic editing firm. I have written dozens of published scientific manuscripts, funded grant applications, scripts for published video content, and layperson scientific blog posts. I have managed several grant-funded research projects. Over the years, I designed and taught dozens of courses in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Research Techniques. I earned a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy; an M.A. in Organizational, Informational, and Learning Sciences, focusing on Instructional Design; and a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion.
Professional Experience
2023 - present
Delfinity Creative Solutions, LLC, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Founder and Owner
2021 - present
American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Biomedical Editor (Freelance)
2021 - present
Charlesworth Author Services, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Academic Editor (Freelance)
2022 - present
New Mexico Parent-Teacher Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Board of Directors - President (2023-2025)
Board of Directors - Diversity Chair (2022-2023)
2022 - present
National Alliance on Mental Illness - New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Board of Directors - Diversity Chair (2022-2024)
Board of Directors - Secretary (2024)
Board of Directors - Vice President (2022-2023)
2021 - present
Oñate Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico
President (2021-2023)
Member (2020-present)
2021 - 2023
Digital Creative Associates, San Francisco, California
Science Writer
Director - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Manager - Education Projects
2021 - 2022
University of New Mexico Center for Teaching and Learning, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Research Group Member studying Culturally-Responsive Teaching Practices (Volunteer/Consulting)
Writer and Editor - research manuscripts and white papers
Institutional Review Board Study Protocol Contributing Writer and Editor
2021 - 2022
ABQ Mom, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Blogger
2013 - 2021
University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Assistant Professor
Instructional Designer
Grant Writer
Manuscript Writer
Institutional Review Board Protocol Writer
Animal Studies Protocol Writer
Instructor, Trainer, and Mentor
Research Project Manager
2008 - 2013
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, Columbus, Ohio
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Grant and Fellowship Writer
Manuscript Writer
Research Project Manager
2001 - 2007
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Columbus, Ohio
Graduate Student
Doctoral Fellow
Fellowship Writer
Manuscript Writer
Animal Studies Protocol Writer
Research Project Manager
Instructor
1998 - 2001
Molecular Probes, Inc., Eugene, Oregon
Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Protocol and Standard Operating Procedures Writer
Education
2001 - 2007
Ph.D.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Columbus, Ohio
Concentrations: Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Pharmacology
2019 - 2021
M.A.
University of New Mexico Department of Organizational, Informational, and Learning Sciences, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Concentration: Instructional Design and Technology
1994 - 1998
B.A.
Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts
Major: Chemistry Minor: Biological Sciences
2022
Certificate
Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca, New York
Diversity and Inclusion
Resume
Delfin-Resume-210707.docx
Go to the Editing & Writing page
Scripts and Storyboards for Science Videos
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Funded Grants and Fellowships
Biomedical and Scientific Editing
Science Blogging
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, & Accessibility
Director of DEI at Digital Creative Associates LLC
Diversity Chair for the New Mexico Parent-Teacher Association
Diversity Chair for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, New Mexico
Research and Writing about Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University
Instructional Design
Go to the Instructional Design page
Master's Degree in Organizational, Informational, and Learning Sciences (Instructional Design and Technology), University of New Mexico
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