Email: Homer.Atanacio@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Data Project Manager

Department/Division: DOM Administration

Mentor: Alison Saville

Professional Interests: Project management, process improvement, systems development, and management development programs.

Hobbies: Bodybuilding, home improvement, singing, and spending time with my family

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Robin.Baschal@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Research Services Senior Professional/Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Department/Division: Hematology Clinical Trials Unit

Mentor: Alison Saville

Professional Interests: Regulatory Affairs, Research Compliance, Improving leadership and communication skills

Hobbies: Anything to do with true crime, Video Gaming, Spending time with friends’ dogs (since I currently don’t have one)R

Email: Lynette.Brandon@cuanschutz.edu

Role: HR Manager

Department/Division: Hematology

Mentor: Katherine Frank

Professional Interests: Maintaining my HR Certifications (PHR & SHRM-CP) becoming a more decisive and strategic leader while polishing my time management skills as I continue to learn and grow in my career.

Hobbies: Reading, journaling, listening to music, dancing, and scrapbooking

Pronouns: they/them

Email: Keiko.Bullock@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Professional Research Assistant

Department/Division: Infectious Disease

Mentor: David Calabrese

Professional Interests: Research to reduce health disparities in minority communities, public health, and macro social work

Hobbies: Watching drag race, hiking, and reading

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Taylor.2.Cameron@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Program Assistant

Department/Division: Medical Oncology

Mentor: Hillary Chrastil

Professional Interests: I love anything involving event planning, I have a degree in graphic design and love to implement that whenever possible. While I haven’t found my overall purpose/passion in life, I want to be a part of something that could change the world. That’s why healthcare stuck out to me over 6 years ago. I’ve worked in administration for the past four years, and have learned how necessary jobs like mine are.

Hobbies: Painting, Weightlifting, Listening to music (big passion of mine), Skiing (when I can afford it)

Email: Jessica.Cassidy@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Professional Research Assistant

Department/Division: Geriatrics

Mentor: Vatsala Singh

Professional Interests: I am currently completing my PhD in social work at the University of Texas at Arlington. I am interested in aging studies and specifically, dementia care and identifying ways health care systems can support family caregivers.

Hobbies: bicycling, gardening, and reading. I especially love reading anything authored by Edward O. Wilson.

Email: Jeannine.Espinoza@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Clinical Research Coordinator/Research Services Entry Professional

Department/Division: Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Mentor: Vatsala Singh

Professional Interests: Clinical Research, Project Management, Collaboration, Compliance

Hobbies: White water rafting, Paddle boarding, Scuba diving/snorkeling, Indoor gardening

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Alana.Holdren@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Education Programs Specialist

Department/Division: Hospital Medicine

Mentor: Jennifer Weber

Professional Interests: Environmental sciences; biological and ecological research; public speaking (conservation biology, water reclamation and resources, and environmental/public health)

Hobbies: Hiking, backpacking, baking

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Kelsey.Hussey@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Website & Digital Content Specialist

Department/Division: Hospital Medicine

Mentor: Hillary Chrastil

Professional Interests: Digital Marketing, Photography/Videography, Graphic Design, Writing (blogs, etc)

Hobbies: Cooking/Baking, HUGE foodie, Synchronized Swimming

Email: Tina.M.Johnson@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Human Resources Senior Professional

Department/Division: Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Mentor: Dan Page

Professional Interests: Mastering HCM and obtaining my Labor Relations Certification this year

Hobbies: Exercising (Peloton) , community service , and traveling to new destinations

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Courtney.King@ucdenver.edu

Role: Professional Research Assistant

Department/Division: Endocrinology, Metabolism, Diabetes

Mentor: Hillary Lum

Professional Interests:

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Pronouns: she/her/hers

Email: Danielle.Kline@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Research Services Program Manager

Department/Division: General Internal Medicine

Mentor: Hillary Lum

Professional Interests: My professional interests include grants management (pre- and post- award tracking) and project management. Additionally, I have a strong passion mentoring other research professionals.

Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and 4 little ones, basketball, golf, and traveling

Email: Matthew.Konjoian@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Academic Services Senior Professional

Department/Division: Internal Medicine

Mentor: Jennifer Weber

Professional Interests: Client relations, Procedure management, Recruitment, marketing and outreach

Hobbies: Running, hiking, playing golf, Traveling, Going out to eat, Following news and sports

Email: Tonya.Lacy@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Business Services Professional

Department/Division: Cardiology

Mentor: Carissa Figal

Professional Interests: Administrative Software/Tech (that can enhance current support), Faculty/Staff Communication & Relationships, Finance, Human Resource processes

Hobbies: Reading (mystery novels, humor, memoirs), Dancing, Travel, Board Games / Crafts with family

Email: Jessica.M.Martinez@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Administrative Assistant I

Department/Division: Geriatrics

Mentor: Katherine Frank

Professional Interests: Contribute to my departments development, Strengthen personal/professional development, Continue to grow within my department, Gain new ways to provide exceptional customer service

Hobbies: Sports, Hiking, DIY projects/ arts & crafts, Family time

Email: Irazema.Mino@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Professional Research Assistant

Department/Division: Geriatrics

Mentor: Hillary Lum

Professional Interests: Becoming an expert in the field, Earn more certifications, Gain a new skill, Reach a Senior Research position

Hobbies: Exercising, Cooking, Outdoor activities, Travel

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Gina.Nay@ucdenver.edu

Role: Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

Department/Division: Hematology - HCTU

Mentor: David Calabrese

Professional Interests: Improving Leadership Skills, Improving Communication Skills, Effective Team Building, Improving Interpersonal Connections, Understanding and Improving Workflow Processes, Increased Networking Skills and Opportunities

Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Snowboarding, Reading, Cooking

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Eleanor.Olthoff@cuanschutz.edu

Role: HR Professional

Department/Division: Hematology

Mentor: Carissa Figal

Professional Interests: Human Resources and Organizational Leadership

Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with my family

Email: David.M.Pimentel@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Grants and Research Specialist

Department/Division: Hematology

Mentor: Vatsala Singh

Professional Interests: Non-Profit board work, setting up Non-profits, Mentoring youth in sports and Academics

Hobbies: Reading, Golf, Tennis, Skiing/Boarding, Painting

Email: Connor.Sohalski@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Professional Research Assistant

Department/Division: Hematology Clinical Trials Unit

Mentor: Charles Edelstein

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Pronouns: she/her/hers

Email: Vong.Smith@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Research Services Manager

Department/Division: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Mentor: Carissa Figal

Professional Interests: I am currently a Research Programs Manager with the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine. I love what I do because it allows me to dabble in everything from clinical research, finance administration, to grants management. My other professional interests include maternal fetal medicine and pediatric research.

Hobbies: My daughter would say my job is my hobby but outside of work, I love to spend quality time with my family and our dog. I love camping, watching competitive sports, traveling with my siblings, and chasing Blake Shelton around world.

Pronouns: she/her

Email: Sarah.Steinbergs@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Business Services Professional

Department/Division: General Internal Medicine

Mentor: Rachael Fuhrman

Professional Interests: Communication, creating a positive workspace, teamwork and creativity

Hobbies: Cooking, reading and traveling

Email: Sangeetha.Tadimalla@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Business Services Program Director

Department/Division: General Internal Medicine

Mentor: Jimmy Loftin

Professional Interests:

Hobbies: Spend time with my family (husband, 2 kids and family dog), Teach Indian classical dance to kids 6-16 years of age

Pronouns: she/her/they/them

Email: Alexa.Tomas@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Sr. Research Services Professional (Data Specialist)

Department/Division: Hematology

Mentor: Dan Page

Professional Interests: Learn the ins and outs of the administrative and managerial role, including how to interact and motivate a team, as it pertains to the industry and beyond.

Gain new skills, resources, and contacts to help assist in all of my endeavors.

Hobbies: Art (3D Printing, Visual Arts), Concerts, Gaming, and Learning about new things.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Email: Jodi.Waterhouse@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Director, Outreach Programs

Department/Division: Geriatrics

Mentor: Jimmy Loftin

Professional Interests: Ensuring AMC is Age-Friendly in all of our practices, policies, systems and environment; Connecting higher education with community and industry to work more collaboratively; Creating a campus where collaboration and multidisciplinary work benefits stakeholders and community to live healthier lives

Hobbies: Anything active outside -hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing; Travel, travel, and more travel; Novice gardener still learning how to grow all kinds of fun things; Avid whale, dolphin and seal lover – any day on the water is a good day!

Supporter of Manchester City English Football Team – Go Blues!

Email: Patricia.Zapata@cuanschutz.edu

Role: Research Services Professional

Department/Division: Geriatrics

Mentor: Dan Page

Professional Interests:

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