My career and education interests started in research; however, due to personal reasons, I followed the path of working in research administration. My background provides a unique blend of administration, research, teaching, and working in healthcare.  I have worked in research for over 20 years and began focusing on clinical research over 10 years ago.  I have a passion for organizing research projects and helping others pursue their research interests.  I recently accepted the position of Director of the Clinical Research Unit at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and look forward to supporting others in their research pursuits.

Education

Ph.D. Dec. 2012 Family Studies and Human Development, University of Arizona, Tucson

Minor: Statistics, Research Methods

B.A. 1995 Psychology and Anthropology, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Professional Experience

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER May 2022 – Present

Director, Clinical Research Unit, School of Medicine

• Oversight of a team that includes assistants, coordinators, research writers, and research nurses.
• Work with Faculty and staff to meet the needs of Faculty and Regional Dean regarding research project implementation
• Manage clinical research projects for school of Medicine
• Manage IRB application process for projects within School of Medicine
• Manage finances for School of Medicine research projects
• Manage grant application process for School of Medicine; Coordinated and supported faculty applications for over $9,000,000 in research grants
• Track reporting requirements and project milestones, ensure regulatory requirements are met
• Track and report on research productivity

PAGNY HEALTH & RESEARCH FOUNDATION Jan 2020 – Present (per diem starting May 2022 for project close-out)

Program Manager, Clinical Research, City of New York Hospitals

Grant Manager: Teen Options to Prevent Pregnancy

• Manage research projects in North Central Bronx Hospital
• Facility research project protocol development, clinical trial implementation
• COVID research projects between 2020 and 2022
• Women’s health research projects
• Manage a $2.5 million grant to recruit high risk teens to participate in a multi-site randomized controlled trial to evaluate a program to prevent repeat teen pregnancy
• Oversight of large multi-site staff: including recruiting, hiring, training, and supervision of all staff: Nurse Educators, Research Assistants, Social Workers
• IRB management
• Grant reporting