Key Professional Highlights

Senior Leadership in Laboratory Operations and Quality: At Discovery Life Sciences, I led laboratory operations and clinical trial services, implementing strategic goals, managing budgets, and overseeing compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Service Development and Operational Efficiency: I established and grew clinical laboratories, such as the first immunohistochemistry laboratory for Discovery Life Sciences, aligning laboratory services with clinical research needs and operationalizing testing protocols to support clinical trials.

Program Development and Quality Improvement: With Bridge Advocacy and Gateway Family Services, I spearheaded healthcare service programs and quality initiatives, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams and improving patient advocacy services.

Histology and Pathology Expertise: I have specialized in immunohistochemistry, pathology services, and lab quality assurance, with experience in specimen preparation, equipment maintenance, and managing diagnostic laboratories for organizations like Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Laboratory Corporation of America.

Compliance and Accreditation: Throughout my roles, I have ensured compliance with GLP/GCLP, CAP, and other regulatory standards, achieving CAP accreditation for laboratories with zero deficiencies and implementing quality control systems to meet national standards.

Healthcare Program and Laboratory Start-Up Leadership: As the inaugural director for multiple laboratory and healthcare service start-ups, I designed and implemented operational frameworks, developed training resources, and established procedures for sustainable, high-quality laboratory operations.