Laveina D.

Laveina D. has a diverse work experience in the clinical research industry. Laveina began their career in 1999 as a Senior Clinical Research at PPD, where they supervised and mentored a team of Clinical Research professionals, delegated protocols distribution, and assisted team members with study specific problem solving and workload. In 2006, they took on the role of Project Manager at Duke University, where they managed interdisciplinary clinical research projects to ensure on-time and on-budget performance. In 2009, they became the CEO of DistinctiveL Management Company, providing top-quality professional development consulting and coaching services. Laveina also worked as an Independent Consultant at L.A.D. Research, L.L.C., offering clinical research monitoring, project management and regulatory affairs consultancy services for US and international pharmaceutical and medical device companies. In 2015, they became the Green Enthusiast, Owner, and Visionary of Greener Little Seeds, L. L. C. Her current role is Director, Diversity in Research and Clinical Trials at National Medical Fellowships, Inc., where they lead the medical training initiative for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Investigators interested in clinical trials and increases education of the lay community in participating in research and clinical trials.

Laveina D. completed an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Applied Science from the Community College of Philadelphia between 1988 and 1992. Laveina then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health Services Administration from Drexel University and completed the program, followed by additional courses in Health Services Administration and other fields of study.