Over twenty years worldwide experience in applied science, principally for the Department of Defense in the fields of environmental science and public health. Va. Drifmeyer is responsible for developing and managing research opportunities for VSGC, which are currently focused on emerging nanotechnology and remote sensing applications. Ten years experience in the mass communications industry as continuity writer. Waters currently serves as Commissioner for the Mayor's Sister Cities Commission in Portsmouth, Virginia. For the Consortium, Waters is responsible for the identification of funding opportunities and development of proposals coinciding with Space Grant goals and objectives.
Waters also provides project management and support for VSGC educational and outreach programs.
Over fifteen years of experience in event planning, community development and public relations activities for both the non-profit and business sector. Provides planning and coordination of major K-12 and higher education projects and programs, including administrative, logistical, fiscal and other program related activities.