Victoria Swiler

Victoria supports Lewis-Burke by leveraging her background in biological research to assist clients in the areas of environmental, biological, space, and earth sciences. Her role involves tracking legislative and agency activities and finding funding and engagement opportunities for clients. Her agency focus is on the National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Issue Expertise: Space, Environment, Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Climate, Health

Additional Experience: Prior to joining Lewis-Burke Associates, Victoria researched plant gravity response with a focus on molecular biology. Her research led her to attend and present at many space and plant-related conferences to broaden her knowledge base. During her undergraduate research, she secured an experiment to fly on the International Space Station. During this time, Victoria also joined the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) Science Policy Committee as an Early Career Representative. In this role she worked with Lewis-Burke Associates to promote plant biology research funding in the government with a focus on supporting early career researchers. Victoria is passionate about protecting the Earth from climate change and securing funding for biological and space research and supporting undergraduate research experiences.

Vital Statistics: Victoria is from the Toledo, Ohio area and attended Ohio University. There, she received a B.S. in Environmental and Plant Biology and a minor in Communication Studies. Outside of the office, Victoria enjoys rock climbing, immersing herself in fantasy novels, and exploring nature.