Experience

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  OECD Neuroscience-inspired Policy Initiative

  • Co-Chair, Women’s Brain Health Gap Working Group

    • May 2021 - Jun 2022

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  Cohen Veterans Bioscience Inc

  • Cambridge, MA

  • Senior Clinical Advisor, Trauma Research Programs

    • 2017 - 2021
    • Cambridge, MA

    Cohen Veterans Bioscience is dedicated to fast-tracking the development of diagnostic tests and personalized therapeutics for the millions of veterans and civilians who suffer the devastating effects of trauma to the brain. I serve as the Senior Clinical Advisor for the spectrum of CVB's Trauma Research Programs, using my decades-long experience as a research clinical psychologist and gender expert to help accelerate the advancement of brain health in these critical areas.

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  Center for Connected Health

  • Boston, MA

  • Research Associate

    • Dec 2010 - 2019
    • Boston, MA

    Advise and participate in clinical research projects and grant submissions on a variety of neurologic and behavioral topics.

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  Neurofibromatosis Inc. Northeast

  • Burlington, MA

  • Director/Trustee; Chair, Governance; Member, Medical Research & Scientific Committee

    • 2009 - 2019
    • Burlington, MA

    Neurofibromatosis Northeast is a non profit organization dedicated to finding a treatment and the cure for neurofibromatosis by promoting scientific research, creating awareness, and supporting those who are affected by NF. Neurofibromatosis, pronounced neuro-fibroma-tosis, is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in or on the body at any time. It can be debilitating or potentially fatal.

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  ESC of New England

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Lead Consultant

    • 2014 - 2017
    • Greater Boston Area

    ESC’s mission is to enhance the overall impact of the nonprofit community by enabling organizations to operate more effectively to meet the needs of their constituencies. Consultants provide strategic planning, organizational assessments, board development and coaching support to nonprofit organizations and nonprofit leaders in MA and RI using ESC's model of team-based pro bono consulting.My specializations include strategic planning, leadership and Board development, governance, and program evaluation and outcomes measurement.

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  Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley MA

  • Wellesley, MA

  • Trustee

    • Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
    • Wellesley, MA

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  VA National Center for PTSD

  • Palo Alto, CA; Boston, MA

  • Healthcare Strategy and Innovation Consultant

    • 2013 - 2015
    • Palo Alto, CA; Boston, MA

    Assist Director of the NC-PTSD's Dissemination & Training Division on strategic initiatives, organizational realignment for growth and productivity, development of external research collaborations, and health technology design and deployment. Provide senior-level consultation to the Executive Director of the National Center on operations and performance of other NC divisions.

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  Partners' Healthcare Center for Connected Health

  • Boston, MA

  • Senior Research Program Advisor

    • 2010 - 2013
    • Boston, MA

    Provide research consultation and team strategy around various research projects and grant submissions targeting telehealth applications in underserved populations.

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  Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehab Hospital Network, Partners Healthcare System

  • Boston, MA

  • Senior Research Advisor

    • 2009 - 2013
    • Boston, MA

    Served as senior consultant on research portfolio development, submission and execution of grants related to the education of graduate and postgraduate healthcare providers on the incorporation of healthy living and fitness protocols into their practices.

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  BluePond Wellness LLC

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Principal & Founder

    • 2004 - 2012
    • Greater Boston Area

    BluePond focuses on integrating best-in-class wellness, health, anda fitness resources within the built environment, targeting mixed use and multi-generational settings.

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  Partners Continuing Care & Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

  • Trustee, Chair of Governance & Nominations; Member, Executive Committee

    • 2003 - 2012

    Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee

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  Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.

  • VP, Admin & Corp Communications

    • 2002 - 2004

    Designed and implemented all corporate infrastructure and related processes for this specialty pharma start-up. Directly supported executive management. Conducted project management. Devised corporate positioning.

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  Dyax Corp.

  • VP, Investor Relations & Corp Communications

    • Feb 2001 - Apr 2002

    Joined the company shortly after IPO and built first in-house IR and corporate communications department. Managed all such relations and grew investor and analyst base. Direct support/report to CEO and CFO.

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  VA National Ctr. for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Boston, MA

  • Co-Founder & Director

    • May 1986 - Jan 2000
    • Boston, MA

    Developed concept, secured multi-million $ funding and led first-ever research and clinical center under Congressional mandate to address stress and health effects in veterans and civilians. Nationally recognized behavioral researcher and PI on multiple grants. Associate Professor. Government, medical school and community liaison.

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  CSC

  • Management Consultant Associate

    • 2000 - 2000

    National consulting firm specializing in healthcare consulting and reorganization of academic medical centers.

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  DVA and BUSM

  • Research & Clinical Neuropsychology Fellow

    • 1979 - 1983