Michelle Johnson Lancaster, MBA
About Michelle Johnson Lancaster, MBA
Michelle Johnson Lancaster, MBA, serves as a Senior Research Administrator at the NIH and has been in this role since 2004. She also teaches Zumba classes, focusing on enhancing participants' health and well-being.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Michelle Johnson Lancaster has served as a Senior Research Administrator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2004. With over 20 years of experience in this role, she is based in Bethesda, MD. Her responsibilities include compliance monitoring and supervisory oversight related to Institutional Biosafety Committees. She also monitors and tracks issues concerning institutional authority and the safe conduct of research involving recombinant DNA. In addition to her administrative role, she works as a Senior Rdna Biosafety Research Compliance Administrator, contributing to the NIH's mission of advancing biomedical research.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Johnson Lancaster holds an MBA from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where she studied International Marketing and Interdisciplinary Studies from 2002 to 2006. Prior to this, she earned a BA in Political Science and International Law from Bennett College, studying there from 1993 to 1997. Her professional expertise encompasses contract negotiation, conference management, database management, marketing, and recruitment. She is committed to continuous improvement in her skills as a Zumba instructor, reflecting her dedication to both professional and personal development.
Zumba Instructor Experience
In addition to her administrative roles, Michelle Johnson Lancaster has been a Zumba Instructor at Zumba Fitness LLC since 2014. Over the past 10 years, she has taught Zumba classes at various venues and athletic clubs in Silver Spring, MD, and Montgomery County, Maryland. She aims to create fun and exciting Zumba classes that enhance participants' health, well-being, and overall quality of life. Her commitment to continuous training and education in this area demonstrates her dedication to providing an engaging fitness experience.
Background
Michelle Johnson Lancaster has a diverse educational and professional background. She began her higher education at Bennett College, where she focused on Political Science and International Law. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued an MBA at the University of Maryland, specializing in International Marketing and Interdisciplinary Studies. Her career at the NIH has provided her with extensive experience in research administration and compliance, while her role as a Zumba instructor showcases her passion for fitness and community engagement.