Ana Christensen

Ana Christensen has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Ana currently holds the position of Director of Strategic Solutions at TRiNDS, where they lead various initiatives such as community engagement, study measurements, data safety monitoring board, and genetic confirmation. In this role, Ana works closely with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to engage with patient communities and ensure that clinical trials meet families' needs. Ana also presents about clients' research and development programs nationwide and helps clients understand how to effectively engage with the communities they serve.

Prior to their current role, Ana served as the Lead Project Manager and Patient Science Liaison at TRiNDS. In these positions, they managed projects that utilized TRiNDS' custom services and focused on engaging with patient communities during clinical trials. Ana presented clients' research and development programs around the country and assisted clients in learning how to effectively engage with the communities they served.

Before joining TRiNDS, Ana worked at Seattle Children's for over 12 years, where they held various roles as a Clinical Research Associate. In these positions, they coordinated a wide range of clinical research studies, including observational studies, academic research, device and disease registries, and retrospective studies. Ana collaborated with investigators and coordinated studies funded by organizations such as NIH, CDC, industry, nonprofit, and internal grants. Ana's work at Seattle Children's focused on improving the lives of children and families by finding new treatments, optimizing existing treatments and care, teaching new providers, and incorporating feedback from families to enhance the role of healthcare providers. Additionally, Ana co-facilitated a monthly seminar for fellows in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, where they mentored fellows and helped teach research skills.

Overall, Ana Christensen's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic solutions, patient engagement, project management, and clinical research within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

Ana Christensen received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of Washington in the years 1998 to 2001. Ana then pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a focus on Maternal and Child Health from the University of Washington between 2004 and 2006.