Nuwanthi Heendeniya

Nuwanthi Heendeniya, MBA, possesses extensive experience in clinical research and management, currently serving as Program Manager for Research Operations in Community Outreach and Engagement at Mayo Clinic since October 2014. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical operations within hematology, cellular therapy, and health disparities research units, utilizing leadership and communication skills to ensure quality patient care. Previous roles at Mayo Clinic include Cancer Clinical Research Supervisor and Team Lead for Early Cancer Therapeutics, contributing significantly to team performance and clinical trial coordination. Prior experience at UCLA Health involved coordinating functional MRI studies, and earlier roles in management and customer service have developed a well-rounded skill set. Nuwanthi holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from UCLA and an MBA in Health Care Administration from Capella University.