Patient Research Partner

Advancing Patient-Centered Research Worldwide

I partner with researchers, institutions, and healthcare organizations globally to bring authentic patient expertise into clinical research, study design, and governance.

By bridging the gap between lived experience and rigorous research methodologies, my goal is to ensure health studies are equitable, impactful, and grounded in patient-centered priorities.

Current & Recent Work

Patient & Family Centered Care Committee

UW Medicine

Contributing as a Patient Advisor to help shape policies, practices, and care experiences that reflect the needs and perspectives of patients and their families across UW Medicine.

Vasculitis Patient-Powered Research Network (VPPRN)

University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

Serving as Co-Investigator & Patient Research Partner, this work centers on ensuring patient voices directly shape clinical outcomes and health equity initiatives — through active collaboration on study design, governance, data accessibility, and research strategy.

Areas for Collaboration

Actively expanding research partnerships internationally. Opportunities to contribute to projects involving:

  • Study Design & Protocol Review
    Shaping research questions and study frameworks from a patient-centered perspective.

  • Data Governance & Ethics
    Ensuring data collection practices respect participant trust and accessibility.

  • Grant & Proposal Development
    Serving as a Co-Investigator or Patient Partner on competitive research grants.

  • Advisory Boards & Steering Committees
    Providing strategic oversight for clinical trials and health initiatives.

Let's Connect

If you are a researcher, academic institution, or healthcare organization looking to incorporate meaningful patient partnership into your work — anywhere in the world — reach out to start a conversation.