Caroline Walsh
Quincy,MA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Research Associate at Massachusetts General Hospital with expertise in data systems and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in project management and cross-functional collaboration, successfully coordinating multi-site studies and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Passionate advocate for youth development through leadership roles in counseling and community initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated 15+ complex clinical trials (≈30 patients each), leading multi-site operations, monitoring data quality, and ensuring full GCP/FDA/ICH compliance; improved cross-functional communication workflows across physicians, sponsors, and clinic leadership.
- Prepared and submitted all IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; developed participant communication materials and enrollment processes that reduced startup delays and improved protocol adherence.
- Partnered with physicians and sponsors to troubleshoot operational gaps, maintain strict confidentiality, and optimize daily workflows—supporting audit readiness and consistently meeting enrollment and data deadlines.
Patient Advocate & Speaker
Generation Patient/Health Advocacy Summit
03.2020 - Current
- Participated in a virtual chronic-illness support group focused on patient advocacy, peer support, and education for individuals navigating complex medical conditions.
- Invited speaker for multiple medical and government forums—including the University of Washington School of Medicine, a Massachusetts federal town hall, and a Boston-area clinical roundtable—providing lived-experience insights to improve provider sensitivity and chronic-illness care.
- Collaborated on four advocacy papers with clinical leaders and patient advocates, contributing recommendations for strengthening pediatric-to-adult transition-of-care clinics and elevating patient-centered practices.
Board Member & Counselor
Boston International Turner Syndrome Summit (BITSS)
01.2019 - Current
- Plan and coordinate an annual weeklong residential camp for teens with Turner Syndrome, overseeing logistics, staff, and partnerships; facilitate social-emotional support groups; secure free educational programming(Museum of Fine Arts, JFK Museum); and obtain and steward donor funding, including a 1,500 grant from the Bilezekian Family Foundation, to support program growth.
Guidance Counselor Intern
Quincy Public Schools
Quincy, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed a 120-hour internship supporting elementary students (TK–5) in both general education and special education settings, providing individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.
- Supervised and facilitated social skills lessons for students from kindergarten through fifth grade, promoting positive peer interactions, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Assisted in special education classrooms by helping students develop personalized self-regulation strategies, adapting approaches to each child’s sensory, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Reviewed and interpreted Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to better understand student goals, accommodations, and learning profiles.
- Provided social and emotional support to students transitioning back to in-person learning, helping them rebuild routines, confidence, and school engagement after remote schooling.
Camp Counselor
South Shore YMCA
Quincy, MA
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised and facilitated daily programming for 50 first-grade campers, maintaining safety, behavior management, and engagement within a high-needs, fast-paced environment.
- Fostered teamwork and social-emotional growth through structured activities; awarded Camp Counselor of the Week for exemplary leadership and peer support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Social Work
Curry College
Milton, MA11.2025
Skills
- Data Systems (Veeva Vault, Medidata Rave, and Epic) & Regulatory Expertise
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
Awards
Curry College Public Health Leadership Award, Commendation for Outstanding Research Poster on Women's Health in Bangladesh
Leadership And Volunteer Work
- Board Member & Counselor, Boston International Turner Syndrome Summit (BITSS), 01/01/19, Current, Plan and coordinate an annual residential camp for teens with Turner Syndrome, manage partnerships, and contribute to grant writing and policy initiatives.
- Patient Advocate & Speaker, Generation Patient, 01/01/22, Current, Share lived experience to inform research and policy, advocating for improved healthcare transitions and systems for young adults with chronic illnesses.
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Guidance Counselor Intern
Quincy Public Schools
09.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Advocate & Speaker
Generation Patient/Health Advocacy Summit
03.2020 - Current
Camp Counselor
South Shore YMCA
06.2019 - 08.2021
Board Member & Counselor
Boston International Turner Syndrome Summit (BITSS)
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Social Work
Curry College