Khadija K.
About Khadija K.
Khadija K. serves as an Administrative Assistant in Clinical Operations at the GW Vaccine Research Unit, where she manages departmental inventory and coordinates meetings. She holds a Master of Public Health from The George Washington University and has experience in various roles related to data management and communications.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Khadija K. serves as an Administrative Assistant in Clinical Operations at the GW Vaccine Research Unit. In this role, she has been responsible for coordinating departmental and study meetings, which includes maintaining agendas, recording minutes, and scheduling. She also manages departmental inventory, ensuring that all necessary supplies are accurate, up-to-date, and delivered promptly. Additionally, she oversees the social media accounts for the department, ensuring that they are updated with the latest information regarding studies, publications, and advertisements.
Previous Experience in Clinical Operations
Prior to her current position, Khadija K. worked on a COVID-19 data project as an Emergency Data Relief Intern at Broadstreet from 2020 to 2021. She contributed to the project for three months, gaining valuable experience in data management and public health initiatives. Additionally, she assisted in recruitment for clinical trials involving various vaccines, including the Sanofi COVID-19 vaccine, IAVI C101 HIV vaccine, and IAVI C102 Lassa fever vaccine.
Educational Background
Khadija K. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she studied at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, where she achieved a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, biology, and public health in 2018.
Internship and Assistant Roles
Khadija K. has held various internships and assistant roles at The George Washington University. She worked as a Knowledge Management and Communications Intern at CORE Group in 2019 for four months. She also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences from 2017 to 2018, and as an Academic Department Administrator in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine from 2019 to 2020. Her experience includes working as a Student Data Assistant and a Housing Associate within GW Housing, as well as serving as a Peer Coach in the Academic Commons.
Current Role at The Katra Box
In addition to her work at The George Washington University, Khadija K. has been involved with The Katra Box since 2019, serving as an Unapologetic Storyteller in the Communications Department. In this capacity, she contributes to storytelling and communication strategies, enhancing the organization's outreach and engagement efforts.