Nancy Cohen Oderkirk

Nancy Cohen Oderkirk is an accomplished research specialist and quarantine officer at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services since October 2015, specializing in applied Biological Control research, including the rearing, release, and monitoring of beneficial organisms. Prior experience includes roles such as a Live Nursery Specialist at Lowe's Companies, Inc., a Laboratory Assistant at RTI International, and various research positions at respected institutions, including the University of Kansas and Rutgers University. Nancy holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Kansas, an MS in Entomology from Mississippi State University, and a BS in Biology from Vanderbilt University, highlighting a robust academic foundation in biological research and entomology.