Wendy Boone, RN, MPH
Vice President Operations
Clinical Research Operations
Wendy Boone is a registered nurse who has worked as a clinical research operation professional for over 18 years. Mrs. Boone received her undergraduate nursing degree from the University of Akron and a Master of Public Health Administration from the University of Toledo. As a clinical nurse and nurse manager, she worked as a patient advocate, providing leadership to other nurses and nursing professionals. She transitioned into clinical research during her master’s internship project, recognizing that by combining her nursing skills with clinical research, she had a challenging means to improve patient health. Over the course of her career in clinical research, Mrs. Boone has worked across multiple settings, including a clinical research site, an academic center, a pharmaceutical company, and a Contract Research Organization. In these settings, she has worked in multiple roles, providing her insight into clinical trial feasibility, risk identification, strategic planning, and clinical trial oversight in global settings. In 2013, Mrs. Boone received the ACRP, Outstanding Leadership by a Project Manager Award.
Mrs. Boone has provided mentorship for novice clinical research professionals at all levels and has worked as an ACRP trainer for Fundamentals of Clinical Research. Her most recent experience includes working on government-funded infectious disease studies. Through this work, she became known for her out-of-the-box thinking, customer service, and ability to prioritize activities during emergency situations.
Mrs. Boone is certified through ACRP as a Clinical Research Associate and the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional.
A True Partner in Project Management
“Working with Wendy is a great joy. I was starting a new role on a robust project, which was overwhelming, intimidating, and cumbersome. However, Wendy quickly scheduled a meeting with me and showed me the ins and outs. After speaking with her, what seemed burdensome was a walk in the park. The support Wendy provides is incredible. She makes herself available to answer any question day or night. I appreciate having her as an active partner ready to give and receive. I could not have made it this far without her.”
– Dani Strand, Grants and Contracts Manager at The Geneva Foundation
FUN FACT:
When she was a newborn, Wendy’s mother would wrap her tightly and put her out on the porch everyday for a couple of hours to make her healthier. Wendy is not certain what it did for her health but there is no temperature too cold for her now.