Lisa J. Velasquez

Experience

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  The University of Texas Medical Branch

  Feb 2000 - Jul 2024

  UTMB/ITS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), an NIH/NCATS award. Specialization areas include Strategic Planning/Evaluation, Public Access Policy compliance/publications, Team Science and collaborative efforts. Editorial and Communications writer and editor. Informatics research PM. Web-based meeting platform lead PM. UTMB/ITS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), an NIH/NCATS award. Specialization areas include Team Science and collaborative efforts. Lead NIH Public Access Policy compliance efforts. Primary Point of Contact for the CTSA. Administrative support for all activities of the UTMB Clinical and Translational Science Award (NIH/NCATS). Support for the Western Regional Center of Excellence (NIH/NIAID). Supported 3 Pathology Faculty. Responsibilities included grant preparation and assembly, maintaining curriculum vitae and NIH biosketches for faculty, meeting planning, reference library maintenance, and all administrative support functions.

  • Research Project Manager, Lead

    May 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Research Project Manager

    Sept 2016 - May 2021

  • Administrative Coordinator

    Nov 2010 - Sept 2016

  • Senior Administrative Secretary

    Aug 2005 - Nov 2010

  • Senior Secretary/Administrative Secretary

    Aug 2001 - Jul 2005

  • Senior Secretary, Department of OB/GYN

    Feb 2000 - Aug 2001
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  Relay For Life of Galveston

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2016

  Team Captain

  Grand Club (raised at least $1,000) each year since 2007.All-Star (raised at least $2,500) in 2014.

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  American Cancer Society

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2016

  The American Cancer Society, High Plains Division, Heroes of Hope: Profiles of Courage Program is a survivorship initiative for the entire High Plains division. The Heroes of Hope and their Profiles of Courage provide a highly visible symbol of personal victory over cancer and encourage support and participation in the programs of the American Cancer Society. The 28 selected Heroes of Hope for 2008 have each triumphed over cancer, made significant contributions to cancer control and impacted the lives of other people through our journey.This effort has three primary goals:-To identify cancer survivors with exemplary involvement in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life-To broaden the reach, effectiveness and outreach of survivorship year-round; and,-To develop a broad and diverse group of Relay for Life Survivor spokespersons.Heroes of Hope:Help people,Empower others to spread the word,Raise awareness about the American Cancer Society,Offer HOPE,Encourage involvement, andSave lives. Show less

  • Volunteer - High Plains Division Hero of Hope - Class of 2007-2008

    Sept 2007 - Apr 2016

  • Volunteer - Relay For Life Event Committee

    Sept 2005 - Apr 2016

  • Volunteer - National Heroes of Hope/Voices of Hope Network

    Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Volunteer - High Plains Division Task Force Team Member

    Feb 2011 - Aug 2015

  • Volunteer-High Plains Division Heroes of Hope Workgroup (Training Lead)

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Gulf Coast Region Council Chair

    Aug 2010 - Jan 2012