Tiffany Prest

Tiffany Prest is a seasoned program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), with a distinguished background in microbiology and scientific research. Prior to joining DARPA in August 2022, Tiffany held multiple positions at Booz Allen Hamilton from June 2018 to August 2022, culminating as a Senior Lead Scientist. Tiffany's research expertise is further evidenced by a postdoctoral role at Duke University, where significant contributions included the analysis of microbial communities and targeted amplicon sequencing. Tiffany also served as a faculty instructor and an on-site coordinator, facilitating student internships in prestigious scientific organizations. Education includes a PhD in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology from Duke University and a BS in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology from Michigan State University.