Chavonda Jacobs-Young

1967 - Present

Paper Science

USA USA

Personal Information

Born: 1967

Country of Birth: USA

Nationality: USA

Ethnicity: Black

Education

North Carolina State University BS Paper Science & Engineering 1989, MS Wood & Paper Science 1992, PhD Paper Science 1998; American University Executive Leadership Certificate in Public Policy Implementation 2008

Professional Life

Field of Study: Paper Science

Institution/Corporation: USDA

Degrees & Memberships: Member: American Association for the Advancement of Science (2017), National Academy of Public Administration (2019), Delta Sigma Theta, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (2014), Senior Executive Association (2009)

Awards & Achievements

Awards: 3 time Atlantic Coast Conference High Jump Champion; 2022, Distinguished Presidential Rank Award; 2020, Career Achievement in Government Award; 2016, Meritorious Presidential Rank Award; 2016, FLC Laboratory Director of the Year; 2008, North Carolina State University Outstanding Alumnus Award; 2006, Outstanding Achievement in Government

Achievements: first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D in paper science; 1st person of color & 1st female to lead Agricultural Research Service (2014-2022)

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