Experience

Swedish Cancer Institute

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Clinical Research at Swedish Cancer Institute

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Manage budget(s) and overall financial responsibility for assigned operations. Management of all staff in assigned operations, including hiring, firing, disciplining and all other related staffing duties. Responsible for institutional and departmental compliance with federal, state and local regulations as well as departmental compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Overall responsibility for oversight and management of all operational aspects of department, including high-level coordination and allocation of resources to meet the goals and objectives of the department. Play a significant role and/or work with peers to develop policies and procedures relating specifically to area of responsibility; full responsibility for implementation of all policies and procedures in area including departmental as well as institutional. Show less

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2021

  Coordinate strategic planning for this program. Serve as a liaison with all cooperative groups participating in this program (SWOG, ECOG, NRG, Alliance, etc.). Assist in identifying potential new NCORP partners. Provide leadership and support to develop and manage collaborations, contracts, current partners, and new ones. Ensure that all business, legal, regulatory and scientific standards, expectations and requirements are met. Oversee and manage teams comprised of leadership, providers, staff and external partners. Develop awareness of the new program, plan/coordinate meetings, seminars and workshops related to the new program. Coordinate the mentorship program for young investigators and provide support for investigator new study development. Provide leadership to coordinate the development of the Pacific Cancer Research Consortium website. Manage awardee grant activities, including continuing annual progress reports, new competitive applications, and any requests for ad hoc reports from the NCI or other entities. Develop PCRC policies and procedures for support of program goals as determined by the NCORP grant guidelines Show less



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2016

  Coordinate multi-site, federally-funded study. Hire, train, and supervise research study coordinators and mental health specialists. Foster relationships and coordinate communications between federal agencies, academic institutions, and community partners. Provide technical assistance and trainings. Design, develop and implement protocols, procedures, and quality assurance processes. Collaborate on database development. Facilitate meetings between study partners and coordinate action plans. Write application materials and reports for University of Washington and military Institutional Review Boards (IRB), funding sources, and study partners. Supervise and coordinate data collection activities. Generate Develop, coordinate, and track budget. Show less



Pride Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • 2003 - Feb 2012

  Review grant applications and distribute funds to various non-profit organizations. Coordinate and facilitate program evaluation efforts. Collaborate with community partners on program development and implementation. Assist with budget development and financial management. Co-chair the Scholarship Committee (2004-2008). Review grant applications and distribute funds to various non-profit organizations. Coordinate and facilitate program evaluation efforts. Collaborate with community partners on program development and implementation. Assist with budget development and financial management. Co-chair the Scholarship Committee (2004-2008).



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Director

  • Dec 2006 - Nov 2010

  Coordinated, oversaw, and ensured the day-to-day operations of three federally-funded studies. Established six local research offices in Washington State. Hired, trained, and supervised research assistants/interviewers across Washington State. Conducted site visits at different study locations. Handled IRB applications and other regulatory affairs. Organized and facilitated community partnerships. Oversaw instrument development. Supervised, coordinated, and participated in data collection and record reviews at multiple study sites. Performed quality assurance activities. Prepared progress reports for the PI and partners. Presented and disseminated study findings at local and national conferences. Assisted with the preparation of grant, budget development, and contract submissions and continuation applications. Show less



Public Health-Seattle & King County

• Disease Intervention Specialist

  • 2001 - 2006

  Created study and recruitment materials and maintained study records. Facilitated communications between national and local government agencies, academic institutions, and community based organizations. Prepared papers for peer-reviewed journals. Presented at national meetings. Facilitated groups for an HIV and hepatitis C intervention study of high-risk populations. Helped develop study protocols. Engaged in outreach efforts to recruit study participants from community-based venues. Conducted quantitative and semi-structured qualitative interviews with men recently testing for HIV. Conducted HIV and hepatitis counseling sessions and obtained blood samples for testing. Prepared materials for IRB. Show less



Lifelong AIDS Alliance

• Education Specialist

  • 1995 - 2000

  Developed, implemented, and evaluated trainings, print-ready materials, media campaigns, and focus groups. Hired, supervised, and trained outreach workers, project consultants, and peer counselors. Worked collaboratively with other health organizations. Assisted in the writing of grant applications for both public and private funding. Counseled individuals on health related topics such as safer sex and substance use. Coordinated outreach for HIV and STD prevention and education. Spoke at local and national health conferences. Developed and implemented survey instruments. Show less