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C Studio is a virtual consulting firm that provides brand launch support to new and soon-to-be revamped businesses across North America. We work 1-on-1 with founders in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, helping them ideate, establish, and position their brands as they prepare to launch new business ventures. With a passion for helping clients bring innovative products and services to market, we exist to translate complex ideas into impactful messaging while developing brands that resonate with authenticity and clarity.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led the end-to-end development and execution of educational and networking-based innovation programs (in-person and virtual conferences, webinars) for C-suite and VP- level executives across the medical affairs and science communications function of the life science industry. Distilled industry insights through extensive industry-related research and conducting KOL interviews. Oversaw the development of all program content including digital and print material. Fostered meaningful partnerships with industry thought leaders. Recruited KOLs to the program speaker faculty. Adhered to strict deadlines while maintaining vendor and partner relations, logistics, and budgeting for 4-5+ programs at a time. Implemented assessment tools (evaluation surveys) and analyzed data to inform improvement and future directions of programs. Assisted with the training and development of new program managers.

Dunedin, Otago, Nz

Used mixed methods (qual/quant research) to explore the spread of influence and information within minority health networks on Twitter (Now X). Managed the end-to-end research life cycle from in-depth literature review to proposal development, project planning, study design, data collection, data analysis, academic content development, and presentation both internally and externally at conferences. Mentored other PhD students on the use of project management tools to promote timely thesis progress.

Dunedin, Otago, Nz

Collaborated as part of an interdisciplinary research team on a randomized control trial titled “Community Exercise and Education for Long-Term Management of Diabetes and Multi-Morbidity. ” Completed consent forms and data collection – i.e., questionnaires, surveys, anthropometric measurements, glucose, and hbA1c testing – with study participants from underserved communities. Led the training of new research staff on study protocols and procedures.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led the end-to-end development and execution of educational and networking-based programs (in-person and virtual conferences, webinars, forums) for C-suite and VP-level executives across the life science and healthcare industries. Distilled industry insights through extensive industry-related research and conducting KOL interviews. Oversaw the development of all program content including digital and print material. Fostered meaningful relationships and facilitated partnerships with hospital and health system executive leadership and patient advocacy groups. Recruited experts and KOLs to the program speaker faculty. Adhered to strict deadlines while maintaining vendor and partner relations, logistics, and budgeting for 4-5+ programs at a time. Implemented assessment tools (evaluation surveys) and analyzed data to inform improvement and future directions of programs.

Chicago, Il, Us

Supported a variety of marketing, content development, and public relations projects for agency clients across the pharma, biotech, and medical device segments of the life science industry. Monitored industry trends with TrendKite (now Cision). Curated top journal publications within the sciences each week. Developed engaging content on the latest scientific advancements for the Life Science Network’s “This Week in Science” news series with an audience of over 15,0000 professionals. Developed accompanying social media posts for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter (now X).

Edinburgh, Gb

Investigated kidney development and repair using mice and fruit flies as genetic models. Led end-to-end project management from research planning to data collection, analysis, academic content development, and presentation.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Supported the Marketing Communications Program Manager with a variety of science writing and marketing projects within the Office of Research and College of Medicine. Conducted interviews with PIs and HCPs to translate complex science and develop engaging content tailored toward lay audiences while adhering to strict deadlines.

Toledo, Oh, Us

Investigated protein pathways behind male infertility using fruit flies as a genetic model. Led end-to-end project management from research planning to grant application, data collection, analysis, academic content development, and presentation.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Science Communication

Master Of Science - Ms, Biomedical Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology

Study Abroad, Biological And Biomedical Sciences