Adminstration
Shann Emerald, CCRC
Director of Research
Shann has extensive experience working in clinical research. She attended Seattle Central College then graduated from Concorde Career College in San Diego. She is a registered x-ray technician, certified clinical research coordinator (CCRC), certified medical assistant (CMA), and a certified bone density technologist (CBDT). As our Director of Research, Shann is our main contact with both sponsors and other vendors during study start-up and manages our regulatory affairs. When she’s not working, Shann is a yoga and Pilates fanatic! She also enjoys skiing and rollerblading with coworker Jennifer.
Dominique Garcia, CCRC, MA
Research Administrator
Dominique was born and raised in San Diego, CA and relocated to Seattle to complete her BS in Physiology from Seattle Pacific University and her Master’s in Cultural Studies at the University of Washington. She began working at Seattle Women’s over 7 years ago in the recruitment department during her undergraduate years. She is now the Research Administrator and oversees the research team. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their rescue dog Ernie.
Kayla Hinkley
Business Administrator
Kayla is a New Mexico native who received a BS in Public Health and minors in Medical Administration and Health Education from New Mexico State University before relocating to Seattle. She has experience managing healthcare facilities and manages Seattle Women’s business and financial activities. She is passionate about dance, fitness, adventuring with friends and spoiling her Pit Bull Bruce!
Research Team
Ava Commissariat
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ava grew up near Seattle and moved to Arkansas to attend Hendrix College. She graduated with a BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She then worked as a clinical research coordinator at immunology and oncology clinics in South Florida. She recently moved back to Seattle to be closer to her family. She enjoys swimming, yoga, and spending time with her family and dog.
Roberta D’Alba
Clinical Research Coordinator
Roberta was born and raised in Italy and moved to the UK in 1995 where she worked as a physician for 12 years. She received her M.D. from the University of Milan School of Medicine. Her postgraduate training was in Ultrasound Diagnostics and Liver Disease. She moved to the Seattle area with her family in 2008. Her hobbies include traveling, yoga, cooking, sailing and hiking.
Jennifer Tran
Clinical Research Coordinator
Jennifer, a Seattle native, graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Public Health. She started her career at Seattle Women’s as an Office Assistant while finishing school. She became a full-time research assistant after graduation before transitioning into a clinical research coordinator. In her free time Jennifer loves rollerblading with coworker Shann and visiting US national parks with her family.
Bella Lee
Recruitment Specialist
Bella was born and raised in Seattle, and graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Psychology research. Her undergraduate research focused on children’s understanding of social hierarchies and race, and she has experience working with vulnerable mental health populations. In her spare time, Bella enjoys drawing, painting, cooking, baking, and exercising.
Kelsey Cullen
Clinical Research Assistant
Kelsey is originally from New Jersey but has spent a lot of time traveling around the United States. She earned a BA in Biology and BS in Science Education from Boston University. After graduation, she moved to Colorado to become a science teacher. Recently, she relocated to Seattle to transition out of the classroom and into a Research Assistant role here at Seattle Women’s. In her free time, Kelsey loves backpacking, snowboarding, and camping with her husband Kyle and their two dogs, Rez and Spooks.
Maddie Schulte, RN
Clinical Research Nurse
Maddie is originally from Cincinnati and recently settled in Seattle in 2019 after serving as a Peace Corps Health Education Volunteer in Albania. She is a Registered Nurse with several years of experience working in postpartum/newborn care as well as pediatric liver disease research. She is passionate about women’s health and plans to continue her education in this field. She loves commuting to work on her bike, hiking, rock climbing, practicing yoga, and traveling internationally.
Clinic
Mary Meyer, RMA
Medical Assistant
Mary has many years of experience practicing as a medical assistant. She is a certified RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) and a CBCT (certified bone densitometry technologist). Born in Texas, Mary moved to Nebraska and graduated as salutatorian. She then relocated to South Florida where she worked in Rheumatology, Oncology and Family Medicine before settling down in Seattle. Mary is an avid lover of Broadway musicals and is a Seattle Opera season ticket holder. She also has a passion for photography, cycling, and her two hairless cats Bandit and Red.
Meredith Coffroth
MA Assistant
Meredith, born and raised in Seattle, is completing her degree in Medical Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. Prior to working at Seattle Women’s, she interned at Swedish Hospital as a Health Scholar for 15 months. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, watching movies with friends and baking.
Karen Selander
Administrative/ Research Assistant
Karen was born and raised in Seattle. She earned her BS in Health Informatics and Health Information Management from the University of Washington. She is currently working towards a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification. Karen has a love for animals, sewing, and gymnastics.
