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Houston, Tx, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provide strategic guidance on program visibility and stakeholder engagement for the NIH All of Us Research Program.Lead the NIH All of Us Research Scholars Program, overseeing recruitment, curriculum development, and operations to support a diverse group of biomedical researchers.Advise leadership on business development strategies, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and evidence-based capacity-building initiatives.Design and analyze stakeholder surveys to continuously improve program engagement and impact.Key Achievement: Restructured the Research Scholars Program, increasing program capacity by 20% and improving retention by 8%.

Houston, Texas, United States

Managed a $5MM NIH-funded biomedical research engagement initiative, ensuring alignment with program goals and sponsor directives.Developed and implemented performance metrics, driving continuous improvement and increasing the program’s effectiveness in community engagement.Led recruitment efforts and collaborated with key stakeholders to build program visibility and support.Key Achievement: Established an Executive Steering Committee and restructured working groups, improving collaboration and program outcomes.

Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area

Supported faculty in preparing over 200 competitive proposals annually, focusing on compliance and research regulations.Led the migration to a new database system, resulting in enhanced data accuracy and reliability.Key Achievements: Authored Standard Operating Procedures to enhance department continuity and developed proposal writing training for faculty members.**served as Pre-Award Grants Specialist 2016-2017

Provided strategic leadership in designing evaluation frameworks for community programs, aligning with organizational goals and federal guidelines.Supervised interns and volunteers, mentoring them to build organizational capacity and effectiveness.Key Achievement: Led Community Conversations initiatives to gather stakeholder insights, directly informing program development and organizational strategy.

Lafayette, Louisiana Area

Managed over $2.5MM in federal and state grant awards, ensuring compliance and facilitating effective implementation of community programs.Provided grant writing and capacity-building training to local nonprofits, improving their ability to secure funding and manage grants effectively.Key Achievement: Achieved a 100% compliance rate in grant management.

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics