Brooke Beckman

Video Specialist:

• Collaborated with project team members to design and develop interview guides
• Conducted one-on-one interviews with research participants from underrepresented populations in the Worcester community, while filming/recording with full studio equipment set-up
• Produced/edited short video vignettes from these 45 minute - 1 hour interview sessions using qualitative analysis to create streamlined stories to promote positive health outcomes

Research Coordinator:

• Develop and distribute meeting agendas for multiple projects, including international correspondence with partners in Vietnam
• Manage and maintain a Community Advisory Board with Worcester Community Organizations to further develop and tailor research projects using their input and guidance to ensure culturally appropriate effectiveness
• Organized and facilitated focus groups with study participants to gather qualitative data on specific health outcomes
• Collaborated with other research teams to share resources, coordinate efforts, and ensure quality control across multiple projects.
• Draft correspondence between investigators, sponsors, IRBs, and universities regarding project-related matters.
• Assisted Principal Investigators in preparing grant applications by researching funding opportunities, writing sections of proposals, and creating budgets.