ELC Research Journal for Black Professionals - Winter 2021

About the Contributors Monique Adams, Ph.D. is Director, Janssen Clinical Innovation in Global Development at Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson company. She is a thought expert on identifying innovative ways to improve the clinical trial experience for patients, clinical sites and the clinical teams who design and run the studies.

Monique has a BS in biology, a MS in physiology, and earned her Ph.D. in pharmacology from University of Washington.

Chelsea Carter, EdD, NCC is a National Certified Counselor, Leadership SME, and Human Resources Professional with over 20 years of experience in rallying teams, driving results, and building bridges. An exemplar collaborator and communicator committed to exceptional employee experience and future-focused leadership development.

Patricia Cornet, MA, is the co-founder and Board Member Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP). Cornet is Group Director, Community Research Partnerships, US Medical Affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS).

Brittany Crichlow is the Learning & Innovation Specialist with Jennifer Tardy Consulting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish, a Master’s in Intercultural Relations, and has wide-ranging experience as an instructional designer, intercultural and soft skills consultant, and diversity trainer/ specialist.

Charlotte Jones-Burton, M.D., MS is dedicated to creating healthier communities globally through drug development, patient advocacy and people engagement/empowerment. Her three-pronged approach reflect her personal values of community, service and health and wellness. Jones-Burton is currently VP, Global Clinical Development, Nephrology at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. She is co-founded Women of Color in Pharma, a non-profit professional society focused on transforming the pharmaceutical landscape with women of color.

Karima Mariama-Arthur is founder and CEO of WordSmithRapport, a boutique consulting firm with exclusive expertise in professional development and advisory services worldwide.

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