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I am a highly motivated and dedicated program and project management professional with a passion for promoting improvements in health to make a positive impact on patient care and well-being through the development and implementation of transformative chemotherapies, diagnostics, technologies, and initiatives. With over a decade of experience managing complex scientific, technical, and public health programs, I am highly proficient in program and project management and have a track record of driving efficiency improvements and achieving strategic goals. My deep connection to science, fostered by a foundation of practical knowledge and skills, provides me the foresight to assess risks, drive innovation, and achieve tangible outcomes. I am a collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and enjoy working with all organizational levels, from research teams to executive leadership. I am highly organized and work well independently, yet wholeheartedly champion team solutions to achieve organizational success.What are my core qualities?PassionateMotivated by a deep understanding of R&D, drug discovery and development, preclinical and clinical studies, and public health, I am passionate about promoting discoveries and improvements in health outcomes.DrivenI thrive in challenging situations, as demonstrated by my ability to train for and complete a marathon within a few months. I apply this same drive to evaluate, establish, and manage programs and projects to achieve strategic goals.AdventurousDrawing inspiration from thrilling experiences like skydiving, caving, and hiking, I bring a fearless approach with foresight to evaluate and mitigate risks while establishing project plans and driving to milestones.InquisitiveWith a "leave no stone unturned" mindset, I apply a curious approach to operationalize and improve projects, processes, and experiments. This curiosity has resulted in FDA approvals, efficiency improvements, and successful project completions.SupportiveI bring a supportive team mentality, leveraged by my non-profit volunteer work and my commitment to helping organizations succeed by using collaborative leadership to support the achievement of core goals and objectives.I am open to connecting with like-minded professionals who share my drive and commitment to make a positive impact on global health.

Listed skills include Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, and 13 others.