Amanda (Palmer) Blake has extensive experience in clinical research and project management, currently serving as the Head of Study Start Up at Pharmaron. Previously, Amanda held the position of Area Study Start Up Lead IV at AbbVie, and served as the Senior Site Selection Lead at Covance. Amanda's expertise also includes leadership roles as Site Activation and Regulatory Lead and Site Activation Lead at Worldwide Clinical Trials, as well as Sr SIA Team Manager at PPD. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from NC State University between 2002 and 2006.