Meet the Leaders Making It Happen
At SOCRA, our leadership is comprised of a passionate team of volunteers serving on our 15-member Board of Directors. Our board members are accomplished clinical research professionals representing various sectors, from academia to government and industry. With extensive expertise spanning diverse therapeutic areas, they bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization.
Join us in celebrating the dedication and expertise of our Board of Directors, who play a vital role in advancing clinical research excellence at SOCRA.
2025 - 2026 Directors
PRESIDENT
Catherine Hudson, DrPH, CCRC, CCRP
INCOMING PRESIDENT
Bridget D. Strong, PhD, MBA, CCRP, LSSWB
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Laura Holtz, MS, PMP, CCRP
TREASURER
Shirley LT Helm, MS, CCRP
SECRETARY
Amanda Galster, MPH, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Laura Adkins, MAP, CCRP, CCRA, AdvCRS
DIRECTOR
Carrie Chiaro, MPH, CCRP, CHRC
DIRECTOR
Katrina Croghan, MS, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Cristina Ferrazzano Yaussy, MPH, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Casey Jackson, MS, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Susan Hmwe, MBBS, MS, PhD, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Rachel Kingsford, MS, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Grace Maynard-Wentzel, CHRC, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Annette McCoy Oeser, MLAS, BS, CCRP
DIRECTOR
Allie Wong, MS, CCRP
Our Staff
In March 2025, SOCRA began our journey with Parthenon Management Group (PMG), an accredited association management company with a passion for excellence and innovation in serving professional organizations.
PMG brings decades of experience in providing full-service support to associations like ours—from strategic planning and governance to membership services, meetings, marketing, and more. Their dedicated team helps ensure that SOCRA continues to thrive, evolve, and serve our community with the highest standards.
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