Janet Mercado, PhD
Project Specialist
SC CTSI Role
Dr. Mercado provides project management and administrative support to various initiatives and teams throughout SC CTSI. She collaborates with colleagues to coordinate tasks and communicate with key partners.
Contact Information
Professional Background
Before joining SC CTSI, Dr. Mercado spent over a decade contributing to academic research projects, gaining expertise in project design and management. Throughout her career, she honed her skills in stakeholder communication, team leadership, project coordination, and evaluation to achieve each project's objectives. She analyzed data to draw meaningful conclusions about trends, beliefs, and knowledge. Dr. Mercado earned a Ph.D. from the UC Irvine School of Education with an emphasis on learning, cognition, and development. Her work explored how people think, learn, and make decisions in an educational setting.
Interests
Dr. Mercado enjoys traveling, exploring nature, gardening, and spending time with her loved ones.