Mha Kristen Herigon

Kristen Herigon, MHA, currently serves as a Research Specialist at the University of Missouri-Columbia, managing IRB-related research activities and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Simultaneously, Kristen holds the position of Associate Category Manager at ROi Resource Optimization & Innovation, focusing on developing and managing a portfolio of national group purchasing contracts to optimize service quality and cost efficiency. Previous roles include Regulatory Coordinator and Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Missouri-Columbia and Boone Hospital Center, respectively, where responsibilities encompassed IRB submissions, clinical trial oversight, and participant management. Kristen's educational background includes a Master of Health Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Fitness, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia.