Melissa Cross
About Melissa Cross
Melissa Cross is a Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience in clinical research and program coordination. She has worked at various institutions, including Kaiser Permanente and Stanford University, and currently serves at the University of Colorado, where she trains and mentors new staff.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Melissa Cross serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Colorado since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing clinical trials and ensuring compliance with study protocols. She also assists with study start-up tasks, particularly focusing on Site Initiation Visits. Additionally, she trains, assesses, and mentors new Clinical Research Coordinators and Data Coordinators, contributing to the development of the research team.
Previous Experience at Kaiser Permanente
Melissa Cross worked at Kaiser Permanente in two different roles. She served as a Program Associate for four months in 2018 in Redwood City, California. Prior to that, she was a Claims Processor from 2017 to 2018 for eight months in Santa Clara, California. In these positions, she gained experience in program coordination and claims processing within a healthcare setting.
Experience at Stanford University School of Medicine
From 2016 to 2017, Melissa Cross worked as a Social Science Research Coordinator at Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California. In this capacity, she contributed to research initiatives by coordinating social science studies, enhancing her expertise in clinical research and data management.
Educational Background
Melissa Cross holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Intensive Psychology with a minor in Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Public Health from The University of Edinburgh, completing her studies from 2014 to 2015. This educational background supports her work in clinical research and public health.
Roles in Other Organizations
Melissa Cross has held various positions in different organizations. She worked as a Processing Specialist at Ameritech Financial for three months in 2016 in Rohnert Park, California. Additionally, she served as a Program Coordinator at Boys & Girls Clubs of America for five months in 2014 in Petaluma, California. These roles contributed to her diverse experience in program coordination and processing.