Chyna Betts
About Chyna Betts
Chyna Betts is a Senior Operations Specialist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2019, overseeing projects within the DepMap Consortium. She has a background in project management and has held various roles in operations and management across different organizations.
Work at Broad Institute
Chyna Betts has been serving as a Senior Operations Specialist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2019. In this role, she oversees projects that involve multiple partners within the DepMap Consortium. Her responsibilities include providing project management support to the Principal Alliance Manager for the Cancer Dependency Map project. She develops and implements project plans for annual symposiums, which may be conducted in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format. Additionally, she tracks legal agreements and documentation, including amendments and funding for the consortium.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current position, Chyna Betts held several roles in different organizations. She worked at Ann Taylor as a Sales Lead from 2010 to 2014, where she gained experience in retail management in Cambridge, MA. She also served as the Front Office Manager at Faneuil Hall Marketplace for one year in 2013-2014. Additionally, she worked at Cambridge Health Alliance as an Executive Assistant for the Chief of the Ob/Gyn Department from 2015 to 2019, further enhancing her administrative and operational skills.
Education and Expertise
Chyna Betts studied at Pine Manor College, where she focused on Sociology and Political Sciences from 2007 to 2011. She earned a degree in these fields, which has contributed to her analytical and project management skills. Her educational background supports her current role in overseeing complex projects and collaborating with various stakeholders within the DepMap Consortium.
Project Management Skills
In her role at the Broad Institute, Chyna Betts demonstrates strong project management skills. She is responsible for creating standard procedure documents for events related to the Cancer Dependency Map project. Her ability to track legal agreements and documentation is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth operations within the consortium. Her experience in developing project plans for symposiums showcases her capability to manage diverse project formats effectively.