This core group provides expertise in education, training and career development with special focus on research in diverse populations. Their broad target audience includes career clinical researchers, clinicians, research staff, clinical partners and community members. Workforce Development’s various educational offerings is provided in various formats emphasizing topics in clinical translational research methodology, team science, community-engaged research, research in diverse populations, research ethics, use of digital tools in research, and mentorship.

For the Mentored Career Development in Clinical Translational Science Program (KL2), they administer, provide didactic coursework, mentorship, and K-grant coaching for those Scholars participating in the training program.

Directors

Steven Siegel, MD, PhD Director, KL2 Programs Details

Cecilia Patino-Sutton, MD, MEd, PhD Director, Workforce Development/Co-Director, KL2 Program Details

Katherine Guevara, DPPD Associate Director of Clinical and Translational Research Education Programs Details

Eric Pedersen, Ph.D. Director of Digital Mental Health Details

Team Members

Karen Busa, MS Program Specialist, Workforce Development Details

Alex Capron, LLB, MA Director of Research Ethics, Workforce Development Details

Eric Kezirian, MD, MPH Faculty Instructor, Workforce Development Details

Jeanne Dzekov McKean , BA Program Manager, Workforce Development Details

Gary San Angel Distance Education Specialist / Media Technology, Workforce Development Details

Tamara Simon, MD, MSPH Lead, K-to-R Transition Program, KL2 Program, and Director, CHLA’s Training, Education, Career Planning and Development Program Details