Paper ID #28273Beyond Buzzwords and Bystanders: A Framework for SystematicallyDeveloping a Diverse, Mission Ready, and Innovative Coast Guard Work-forceDr. Kimberly Young-McLear, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Dr. Kimberly Young-McLear is currently an Assistant Professor (Permanent Commissioned Teaching Staff) at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. She has served at a variety of Coast Guard units since 2003. She holds engineering and technical degrees from Florida A and M, Purdue, and The George Washing- ton University (Ph.D in Systems Engineering). She has taught a breadth of courses including Operations and Project Management