James Parker Cunneen Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Oversees a $1.1M project portfolio, leading a client engagement team of 5-10 in-house employees and subcontractors. Parker utilizes a range of Project Management Professional and Agile Project Management skills to guide the team in providing a diverse set of project deliverables and administrative support to the VHA Office of Health Service Research & Development. - Managing the development of a 5-year Strategic Plan for a VA program office, involving gap analysis, 100+ stakeholder interviews, and survey data synthesis to enhance Veteran care quality.- Directed qualitative and quantitative research, including 9 focus groups and 3 Delphi panels, to shape VA strategic priorities. Managed surveys in critical areas like opioid management, contributing to a comprehensive 2024-2028 implementation roadmap.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Led efforts to recapturing a contract by creating, organizing, and designing proposal content and technical strategies, directly contributing to the securing of a new $1M+ contract - Conducted a detailed analysis of over 400 studies within the VA ORD portfolio, spanning seven years. This effort, utilizing advanced analytical tools, led to the identification of key research gaps and inefficiencies. The outcome was a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations, significantly informing senior leadership decisions and shaping the strategic direction for future research initiatives.- Spearheaded a comprehensive review and optimization of VHA policies with a focus on inter-facility agreements, enhancing administrative and operational efficiency. Delivered a detailed policy report, improved agreement templates, and an implementation strategy, boosting operational efficiency 35% across facilities.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Collaborated with the Deputy Director of Health Service Research to manage the release of $500,000 in grant funds to enhance research infrastructure of VA medical facilities, overseeing the solicitation, application and review process, and utilizing project management systems to track performance and expenditures.- Increased equitable hiring in the VHA by implementing a methodology to expand the diversity of the applicant pool, enhancing inclusivity in recruiting medical and research staff. This approach, focusing on strategic outreach and engagement leading to a broader and more varied candidate base, reflected in a 27% increase minority applicants.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

- Developed and implemented program evaluation protocols analyzing the effectiveness of client retention programs for HIV care management; results of program evaluation identified best practices for recruiting and retaining clients for HIV prevention and treatment services. - Identified high risk groups including low income, uninsured, and communities with high prevalence of substance use not being served and created more efficient interventions to address these risk factors.

- Managed a mid-sized team assessing growth potential of Fiji’s surgical system now being used by the World Health Organization and regional policymakers to create a Pacific region surgical development- Collaborated with a large research and field team to help develop a novel framework for funding surgical care in low- and middle-income countries now being used by the Madagascar government.

Kibaale, Uganda

- Spearheaded project support for local medical teams, focusing on strengthening clinic-community outreach, facilitating the clinic's vaccine certification process, and delivering comprehensive monthly reports while working on the ground in Uganda - Founded an HIV support group, offering critical resources and strategies to counteract social isolation for patients living with HIV.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Worked extended hours responding to medical emergencies. Ability to conduct a rapid triage and assessment under pressure.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Performed gene therapy research for Muscular Dystrophy: literature reviews, polymerase chain reactions, gel electrophoresis, and bacteria colony screening.

Master Of Science In Global Health - Msgh, Global Health, 3.7

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physical And Biological Anthropology, Gpa: 3.45

High School Diploma