Monday, August 17, 2026
3:00pm - 4:00pm
To kick off Entomology Advocacy Week, ESA and Lewis-Burke Associates will talk about the basics everyone needs to know about how the government works, and ways entomologists can get involved.
Moderator: Erin Cadwalader, PhD
Panelist: Dominique Carter, PhD
 | Dr. Dominique Carter is an award-winning scientist whose pioneering work at the nexus of science policy and strategy has advanced the agriculture, health, and bioeconomy sectors. Recognized as a cross-functional thought leader, innovative problem solver, and strategic communicator, Dominique is a former federal government professional who leverages her interdisciplinary technical expertise to champion science and bolster clients’ pursuits across various health, agriculture, science, and technology areas. Previous roles held by Dr. Carter include Vice President of Food & Nutrition Affairs at FoodMinds; Assistant Director for Agricultural Sciences, Innovation, and Workforce at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, where her contributions were pivotal in shaping and executing groundbreaking policy initiatives; Agricultural Science Advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the Chief Scientist, where she spearheaded visionary initiatives, including the development of the USDA Science Blueprint; and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Science Foundation (NSF) within the Office of the Director. Dominique is an Aspen Institute Food Leaders Fellow, member of the Council for Foreign Relations (CFR), an Advisory Council Member for the Harvard Business Review (HBR), and an expert for the Atlantic Council. A Chicago native, Dr. Carter holds a BS in Chemistry from Saint Norbert College and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Bioengineering from the Medical College of Wisconsin. |
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