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Anjanette Cuan

Anjanette Cuan

West Newton,MA

Summary

Empathetic, grounded professional with hands-on caregiving experience supporting both a neurodivergent child and an aging parent. Backed by a background in emotionally sensitive work environments and patient advocacy, I bring strong observational skills, a calm presence, and a deep commitment to the emotional safety and dignity of others.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parent Caregiver – Neurodivergent Child

Private Home
Newton, MA
12.2014 - Current
  • Provide daily behavioral and emotional support for 10-year-old child with profound ADHD.
  • Monitor for signs of distress, redirect behaviors, and adjust environment to reduce triggers.
  • Coordinate with teachers and therapists to support consistent care and structure.

Primary Caregiver – End-of-Life Support

Private Home
Newton, MA
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided full-time care for father in final stage of life, assisting with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
  • Maintained emotional presence during end-of-life care, and offered steady support to family members.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors, nurses, social workers and other health professionals regarding patient care.

Executive Personal Assistant to the CEO

Northland
Newton, MA
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed emotionally complex, confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
  • Supported a client through legal, health, and estate-related responsibilities involving sensitive family dynamics.
  • Maintained calm, detail-oriented focus in high-pressure, emotionally sensitive situations.

Executive Assistant – Corporate Affairs, Patient Advocacy, & Communications

Wave Life Sciences
Cambridge, MA
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated events and internal communications focused on employee wellness and inclusion.
  • Assisted with vendor relations and messaging for mental health–related initiatives.
  • Supported leadership in departments tied to patient outreach and community engagement.

Communications Coordinator – Corporate Affairs & Patient Advocacy

TESARO (GSK)
Waltham, MA
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Supported patient advocacy events and communications campaigns centered on access, wellness, and awareness.
  • Contributed to written content and messaging for emotionally resonant health-related initiatives.
  • Created content for multiple social media channels.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration on projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

TESOL Certificate -

School of International Training
Brattleboro, VT

Skills

  • Compassionate one-on-one support
  • Behavioral and emotional awareness
  • Respect for privacy and autonomy
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Patience in high-stress or emotionally charged settings
  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Confidentiality and ethics in sensitive situations

Certification

Notary Public, Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Valid through November 2030

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Primary Caregiver – End-of-Life Support

Private Home
05.2024 - 05.2024

Executive Personal Assistant to the CEO

Northland
08.2022 - 11.2023

Executive Assistant – Corporate Affairs, Patient Advocacy, & Communications

Wave Life Sciences
09.2019 - 08.2022

Communications Coordinator – Corporate Affairs & Patient Advocacy

TESARO (GSK)
02.2017 - 09.2019

Parent Caregiver – Neurodivergent Child

Private Home
12.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Framingham State University

TESOL Certificate -

School of International Training

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