Jahi Simbai

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lives at the intersection of STEM, business administration, leadership, and creativity. 

My Work

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lives at the intersection of STEM, business administration, leadership, and creativity. 

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About Me

I am an engineer and an administrator, with extensive experience in the STEM ecosystem. I support the career development of students and professionals.

Why This Site?

I read an article entitled, "AI Is Quietly Writing Your Résumé..." and I wanted, at least, the illusion of control of my digital personality. I'm not here to sell a product or service. I'm not here for self-aggrandizement...well, at least I hope not too much. I like the idea of stsying 'fresh' and, if you're reading this, perhaps I'm playing the game correctly.

Of Note

I have an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and an MBA with emphasis in entrepreneurship and small business management. I have professional experience in each of those areas. All challenging and all rewarding. I believe in leading with humility. My passion is in continuous learning. My purpose is finding optimized solutions to problems and building environments where others can succeed.

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As I built this site with a very specific intent, I don't assume there is a need to contact me, at least through this medium. In the oft chance...

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Executive Summary

Strategic workforce development professional with extensive experience leading teams and programs spanning government, academia, and industry. Skilled at forging cross-sector partnerships within the STEM ecosystem and delivering impactful workforce strategies that align with organizational priorities. A Citizen Developer, AI-conversant, and adept at using Microsoft and other tools for data analysis and interpretation. 

Core Competencies

· Workforce Strategy and Leadership

· Talent Pipeline Development

· Building and Maintaining Federal, State, Academic, and Corporate Partnerships

· Budget Management and Operations Oversight

· Mentorship

· Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

· Delivering Data-Driven and Informative Presentations

Professional Experience

Senior Manager, Workforce Development & University Partnerships

Human Resources (HR)

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) | 11/2025 – Present

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) | 05/2019 – 11/2025
U.S. Department of Energy

  

  • Lead strategic STEM workforce programs spanning K–12 education, collegiate internships, postdoctoral research support, and academic partnerships
  • Integrate and manage operational teams, specializing in increasing productivity and employee professional growth
  • Manage programs through changing internal and federal directives and priorities, as well as budget constraints
  • Collect and analyze data to find, evaluate, and implement optimized program upgrades and improvements
  • Manage operational and program budgets ~$2M including direct and indirect funds, allowable and unallowable expenditures
  • Hiring, onboarding, and off-boarding staff. Developing job requisitions, interview frameworks, performance management
  • Awarded Distinguished Member of Operations Staff (DMOS) designation in 2024 for leadership in workforce strategy and national STEM program development

Assistant Dean – Office of Graduate Studies

Colorado School of Mines | Jun 2013 – May 2019 


  • Directed graduate recruiting, admissions, and student services, overseeing a $7.5M+ budget across institutional, state, and federal sources
  • Guided policy development, data-driven decision making, and technology modernization to streamline enrollment and enhance student success
  • Chaired strategic initiatives on risk management and organizational culture


Director of Graduate Recruiting & Admissions
Colorado School of Mines | Jan 2006 – Jun 2013
 

Associate Director, Minority Engineering Program
Colorado School of Mines | Oct 2000 – Jan 2006
 

Technical Support Representative

NCUBE/SkyConnect | Oct 1999-Oct 2000


Structural Analyst

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation Jun 1995-Oct 1999

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management – University of Colorado Boulder


Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado Boulder 

Board Service & Professional Affiliations

Board Member, The Attainment Network – 2025–Present

Board Member, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) – 2019–Present

    Executive Committee, Secretary 2025–Present

President, Natl Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates (2021–2023)

Board Member, Lutheran Medical Center Foundation – 2019–2023

Commissioner, City of Wheat Ridge, CO Planning Commission – 2019–2022  

Select Panels & Speaking Engagements

  • NREL Collegiate Visits – what is the DOE, what is NREL and its programs; lab tours
  • “Workforce Development in Energy” – University of Wyoming (2025)
  • Host, Colorado Science & Engineering Policy Fellows – NREL site visit (2024)
  • Panelist, STEM Innovation Forum – Denver, CO (2023)
  • Project Peer Reviewer, DOE Building Technologies Office – Washington, DC (2023)
  • Panelist, Bureau of Land Management – Workforce Discussion (2022)
  • Panelist, Oppenheimer Science & Energy Leadership Program (OSELP) (2022)

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