Racquel Collins, Mt(ascp), MBA, PhD
About Racquel Collins, Mt(ascp), MBA, PhD
Racquel Collins is the Director of Operations at The National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an MBA and a PhD, and has extensive experience in both research and higher education administration.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Racquel Collins serves as the Director of Operations at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she oversees various operational functions and ensures the efficient management of resources within the organization. Her responsibilities include directing the activities of the IT liaison to configure and enhance the Student Information System (SIS) and third-party vendor software.
Educational Background
Racquel Collins has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Radford University from 1998 to 2001. She then pursued a PhD in Cancer/Radiation Biology at Wake Forest University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2008. Collins obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from The University of Memphis, studying from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Higher Education Administration at Northeastern University from 2016 to 2017.
Professional Experience at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Collins worked at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in various capacities. She began as a Research Laboratory Specialist from 2011 to 2014, where she contributed to research initiatives. Following this role, she advanced to the position of Director of Scientific Operations from 2014 to 2016. In this capacity, she managed scientific operations and coordinated research activities within the institution.
Previous Positions in Healthcare and Military
Before her tenure at St. Jude, Racquel Collins held the position of Medical Technologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 2001 to 2003, where she performed laboratory tests and analyses. Additionally, she served as an Electronics Technician in the United States Air Force from 1993 to 1996 at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. These experiences contributed to her expertise in both healthcare and technical operations.
Mentorship and Faculty Assessment
In her current role and previous positions, Collins actively engages in mentorship, advising students on grant-writing and career objectives. She conducts faculty performance assessment reviews annually, contributing to the evaluation and development of academic staff. Additionally, she serves as a hearing officer regarding academic and non-academic code issues, ensuring compliance and addressing concerns within the academic environment.