Case Studies

Experience

New Canvas Advising Management Consulting

Founder and CEO

12/2018 - Present

Established and built this innovative Executive Advising/Consulting firm from the ground up, directing daily operations of the firm, including implementing procedural/IT infrastructure and strategies for client engagements. Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and develop internal control policies for cash management, human resources, and cybersecurity.

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Providence St. Joseph Health Corporate Strategy & Development

Strategic Program Management Director

9/2017 - 1/2019

Engaged by the Chief Data Officer (CDO) to define strategic direction for a suite of HealthCare Intelligence (HI) products and services, incorporating critical insights from the organization’s 51 hospitals, 829 clinics, and 130,000+ caregivers. Aligned systems and services to leverage data as an asset while using fact-based analysis to identify industry shifts and competitive advantage

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SCENT OF WATER FOUNDATION Other

Co-Founder and President

9/2011 - 1/2018

Provide governance for the Foundation’s daily operations including grant application review and determination, fiduciary oversight, and community outreach. Implement procedural infrastructure, program development and diversification, and innovative fundraising methods. Establish IT infrastructure, website, and social media presence. Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and patient protected information. Develop internal control policies for electronic and cash donations.

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SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER Research

Research Coordinator III

3/2014 - 9/2017

Invited by the Executive Director/System Research Administrator to join the operation as a Contract Research Coordinated and transitioned in-house after six months to oversee a breast cancer research team engaged in FIH (First in Human), basket trials, and a neoadjuvant breast research program (I-SPY2). Recruited, onboarded, trained, and mentored new team members while handling contract negotiations, budget preparation, and invoicing

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INDEPENDENT CONSULTING Research

Consultant

2/2012 - 5/2012

Engaged to advise a Seattle-based biotechnology company on all aspects of protocol compliance, including closeout data analysis and auditing. Presented findings to executive leadership and recommended an appropriate course of action.

Also, served as a HEDIS abstractor, ensuring compliance with National Committee and quality assurance metrics by completing field-based and remote auditing of patient charts at all clinical sites.

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NORTHWEST MEDICAL SPECIALTIES Research

Clinical Oncology Research Coordinator

9/2011 - 1/2012

Recruited by Medical Director to continue work done at MultiCare Health Systems for a temporary position. Served as lead coordinator, screening and recruiting an average of 25 phase II/III pharmaceutical clinical research protocols for five clinic locations with multiple sites. Reviewed protocol budgets to prepare patient/sponsor reimbursement requests

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Multicare Health System Research

Community Clinical Oncology Program Research Coordinator

10/2007 - 9/2011

Recruited to serve as the lead research coordinator for a tertiary cancer center, coordinating an average of 65 active phase II/III National Cancer Institute protocols in partnership with six clinics across multiple sites. Managed daily operations, including study data, specimen management, and drug accountability while administering the Patient Assistant Fund for research projects.

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VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER Operations

Project Coordinator, Department of Surgery

12/2006 - 7/2007

Planned and led Lean initiatives to improve operational efficiency and patient safety.

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Northwest Kinetics, Inc. Research

Department Supervisor / Clinical Research Coordinator / Project Manager

9/2004 - 9/2006

Managed a team of research assistants in conducting up to six simultaneous phase I/II trials with an average budget of $1M. In 2006, tasked with leading daily department operations and leading the activities of regulatory affairs coordinators.

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Miscellaneous Management Consulting

Consultant

6/1993 - 1/2004

*Implemented new accounting system for a commercial contractor, capturing $1M in unidentified revenue as a result. *Proved vital in setting up a new 300-person facility and technology center, including developing a safety and hazardous waste program and leading related training. *Led team of laboratory analysts in obtaining accreditation from AK and CA for metals, SVOA, and VOA testing while coordinating all phases of laboratory analytical projects