JULIA DUNST
Reading,PA
Summary
Accomplished and driven Director of Research with a Ph.D. In Community Leadership and a successful background in research administration, ethics, and grant management within higher education and healthcare. Skilled at engaging stakeholders and enhancing research programs, exemplified by a 30% capacity increase and $2 million in secured awards at Harrisburg University. With 20 years of experience, a proven leader dedicated to improving compliance rates and obtaining funding that aligns with organizational objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Research
Harrisburg University
Harrisburg, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Increased research capacity by 30% for over $8 million in research submissions resulting in $2 million in awards with increased external partnerships
- Initiated training for all programs, leading to a 40% improvement in skills and upticks in survey tool usages to over 5,000
- Avoided litigation, saving the company $500K by leading non-compliance investigations and conflict mitigation
- Increased student research by 25% by developing and facilitating events like case competitions
- Secured a $1M increase in annual research funding, resulting in expanded research capabilities across 5 departments
- Managed a research budget exceeding $2M, overseeing the allocation to over 30 major projects annually
- Directed a team of 20+ research professionals, supporting over 50 interdisciplinary projects across various domains.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Research Day Event Designer
Commonwealth of PA Department of Health
Harrisburg, PA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Organized biannual Health Equity Summit, attracting 200 participants and 20 industry-leading speakers
- Designed the Research Day component for a two-day summit, accommodating 150 attendees.
Data Team Lead
Commonwealth of PA State Health Improvement Plan
Harrisburg, PA
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Evaluated and recommended new tools or technologies to enhance team''s capabilities, discovery for healthcare trends.
- Streamlined data management workflows by automating repetitive tasks and improving team collaboration.
- Implemented advanced analytics techniques to uncover hidden patterns in large datasets, facilitating executive strategic decision making l.
- Ensured compliance with relevant industry standards, maintaining meticulous record-keeping practices for audit purposes.
Faculty-Adjunct Instructor
Alvernia University
Reading, PA
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Developed and delivered courses in Organizational Theory, Healthcare Science Policy, and Administration
- Enhanced student research outcomes by 30% by integrating advocacy and policy into the curriculum.
Research Administration/IRB Coordinator
Alvernia University
Reading, PA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led the successful management of 100+ IRB processes, ensuring compliance with NIH, OHRP, FDA standards
- Showcased expertise at 30+ executive meetings and international conferences, representing the IRB's strategic interests
- Designed and implemented a new protocol for dissertation reviews, enhancing the efficiency of 50+ academic evaluations.
Facilitator and Community Education
Dunst Facilitation
Reading, PA
05.2011 - Current
- Facilitated 18 organizational leadership disputes
- Conducted 25 dialogue groups on inclusion.
Director of Operations and Sales
Lifespan Medical Personnel
Reading, PA
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Over 120 employees and $2 million in annual sales
- Created 50 positions, strategic planning and business model
- Successful client relationships with hospital and health care stakeholders, with staffing and business support.
Education
Ph.D. in Community Leadership - Community engagement, Mixed Methods, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership
Alvernia University
Reading, PAM.A. in Conflict Transformation/Organizational Leadership - Advocacy, Qualitative Research, Facilitations, Negotiations
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VAB.A. Communications and Media - Study Abroad, Media, Marketing
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Strategic planning
- Team and project management
- Change process
- Educational dissertation support
- IRB/IACUC compliance
- Grant management
- Government
- Non-Profit
- FLUXX
- European Tenders
- Budget PRE- and post-award management
- Contracts
- Reporting
Presentations
- A Lived Experience Discussion of the Impact of Food Security and Health Equity, Commonwealth of PA Department of Health 2024 Health Equity Summit, 04/4/2024, Harrisburg, PA
- Creating a Safe Environment in Doctoral Research through Ethical Practices, International Leadership Association’s 22nd Annual Global Conference, Leading on the Edge, 11/5/2020, San Francisco, CA
- Exploring Differences in Engagement Language Between Colleges and Universities, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, 04/26/2021, Virtual
Certificates
- CITI Program Certifications: Current IRB Members/SBE Human Protection/Grant Training. Current.
- NSF New Regulations, Philadelphia, PA, June 3-5, 2024.
- Research Integrity Research & Innovation, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 2022.
- Middle Eastern "Come and See" Training, Israel/Palestine, 2014.
Awards
- American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship Awardee, Alvernia University, 2015-2020.
- Outstanding Doctoral Student of Excellence Award, Alvernia University, 2020.
Timeline
Research Day Event Designer
Commonwealth of PA Department of Health
01.2024 - 05.2024
Data Team Lead
Commonwealth of PA State Health Improvement Plan
03.2021 - 04.2023
Director of Research
Harrisburg University
01.2021 - Current
Research Administration/IRB Coordinator
Alvernia University
01.2016 - 01.2020
Faculty-Adjunct Instructor
Alvernia University
01.2015 - 01.2023
Facilitator and Community Education
Dunst Facilitation
05.2011 - Current
Director of Operations and Sales
Lifespan Medical Personnel
01.2001 - 01.2011
Ph.D. in Community Leadership - Community engagement, Mixed Methods, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership
Alvernia University
M.A. in Conflict Transformation/Organizational Leadership - Advocacy, Qualitative Research, Facilitations, Negotiations
Eastern Mennonite University
B.A. Communications and Media - Study Abroad, Media, Marketing
LaSalle University