Yihenew Abetu, MBA, CCRC, ACRP-PM, currently serves as the Director of Clinical Trials at The Research Foundation for SUNY since January 2022. With a robust background in clinical research management, Yihenew has held multiple leadership positions at Northwell Health, including Director of Clinical Research and Manager of Clinical Research Education. Yihenew's expertise encompasses coordinating research in various specialized medical fields and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Memberships include associations with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Yihenew holds an MBA from Hofstra University and a Bachelor's degree from Hunter College, supplemented by management training from Harvard Business School Online.