Katrina Croghan serves as the Program Director of the Applied Clinical Research Program at St. Cloud State University (SCSU), where she leads a curriculum focused on providing comprehensive, industry-driven knowledge to prepare students for successful careers in clinical research. She also holds the position of Quality Management Coordinator (QMC) at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCCC), overseeing the establishment, maintenance, and education related to all MCCCC documentation, policies, and procedures.

Ms. Croghan earned both her B.S. and M.S. degrees from SCSU and has been a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) since 2014, accredited by the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA). She joined the Applied Clinical Research Program at SCSU as adjunct faculty in 2023 and has been with Mayo Clinic since 2012. Her professional journey in clinical research began within the Department of Medicine—Clinical Research Office, later expanding to the Cancer Center in 2015. There, she held roles such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Lead CRC, and Senior CRC, before advancing to her current QMC role.

In recognition of her expertise, Ms. Croghan attained the rank of Assistant Professor at SCSU in 2025 and was named Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration at Mayo Clinic in 2023. In addition to her primary responsibilities, she co-chairs the SOCRA Southeast MN Chapter and was recently appointed to the SOCRA Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term.

Jessica Rowe, MA, MS, CCRP, CIP, is the Quality and Education Director for the Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. Previously, she served as the Associate Director for Regulatory, Compliance, and Quality at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) and the Yale Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). Before her tenure at Yale, Jessica was the HRPP Director for WellSpan Health, where she managed a comprehensive human research protection program.

Jessica has an extensive 13-year background at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), where she held multiple roles in the research field and was an active member of several research review committees. She continues to contribute as an IRB member for both UMB and Yale, and she chairs the Southern Pennsylvania SOCRA Chapter while also serving as the Immediate Past President of SOCRA.

Jessica is an adjunct instructor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduate School, teaching courses in research compliance and administration. She is a recognized faculty member in several SOCRA workshops, including Quality Management and the GCP Prep Course.

With extensive experience in human subject research compliance, IRB, quality, clinical trial management, education, and training, Jessica is a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and a certified IRB Professional (CIP). She also holds a graduate certificate in Research Ethics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her passion lies in human subject protections, bioethics, quality, and compliance.

Laura R. Holtz, MS, PMP, CCRP, is a Senior Quality Specialist at Yale University, Yale Cancer Center, Clinical Trials Office. Previously, she was a senior project manager at the Indiana University Center for Aging Research on federally- funded randomized control trials and demonstration programs to provide care collaboration for patients with dementia and their caregivers in multiple care settings. She also coordinated an annual statewide conference focused on palliative and end-of-life communication and research. She shares her expertise in regulations, informed consent, decision making capacity, patient/caregiver interviewing, ethics, and research project management at numerous local and national conferences. Laura established the Indianapolis chapter of Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) and organizes education opportunities which provide pathways for staff to become Certified Clinical Research Professionals. She is a co-facilitator for the SOCRA Clinical Site Coordination/ Management and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) workshop and the Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and GCP Exam Prep course. As the past SOCRA President, she contributes to the organization’s strategic objectives to provide research education, networking opportunities and professional credentialing for the research community. Laura has a Master of Science in Communications from Purdue University. 

Erin is a Research Manager at Indiana University Center for Aging Research and Regenstrief Institute. Her experience in research trials includes translational research in diabetes, and projects aimed at improving the lives of older adults in nursing facilities. Currently, she is the manager of the Data & Analytics team for the OPTIMISTIC program, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services nursing facility quality improvement project. Erin is passionate about data, and holds an MPH in epidemiology from the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.

Annette has worked in clinical research for the past 29 years, primarily in PI initiated studies. She currently works as a Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator III in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was certified CCRP in 2004 and has been a member of the Greater Nashville Region SoCRA chapter’s Education Committee since 2007. She obtained her Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences (MLAS) degree from Vanderbilt University in 2011, and completed level 1 of the Vanderbilt Program in Research Administration Development (VPRAD) in 2012.

Upon graduation from medical school, Anatoly worked as a Scientist at the Research Institute of Hematology where he defended his PhD. Later, Anatoly worked at a Clinical Research Organisation in different roles in Quality Assurance, Clinical Management, and Global Project Management. Later, Anatoly worked as a Senior Manager, Medical Organisation Training & Standards at MedImmune/Astra Zeneca in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. In January 2017 Anatoly joined PPD UK as a Senior Clinical Manager. His responsibilities include line management and development of clinical research professionals, resourcing, and clinical trial oversight. Anatoly is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Certified Trainer in the UK, with the CIPD Diploma in Human Resource Development.

Hugh Devine is a Senior Director, Clinical Operations, PPD UK & Ireland. He joined PPD in January 2004, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. His previous roles were with Boehringer Mannheim, Innovex, Pharmacia, and Pfizer. Hugh is responsible for the Clinical Operations team’s deliverables in the UK and Ireland, managing a team over 200 individuals.

Since 2008, she has served in senior project manager positions working for global CROs, MedImmune, UCSF ITN and Duke DCRI. She has dedicated her volunteer time over the years to the training of clinical trial professionals through SOCRA and other educational organizations. Recognized internationally as a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Trainer and subject matter expert, Ms. Rugloski has consulted and lectured in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Ms. Rugloski is a past member of the SOCRA Board of Directors and continues to assist in the development and delivery of SOCRA events.

Amber is currently a Research Quality Assurance Monitor in the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Amber has over a decade of experience in the business and conduct of clinical research as a public relations representative, clinical research coordinator, research associate, and investigator. Her education and professional experience allows her to successfully consult with study teams and various organizations on research initiatives. Amber is currently pursuing a Master’s of Bioethics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Bachelors of Arts in Health & Societies, with a concentration in Bioethics & Society from University of Pennsylvania. She also completed a University minor in Health Care Management and Biological Basis of Behavior from the Wharton School of Business and the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Amber is a Certified Clinical Research Professional, by the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), and is also an active member of the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).

Barbara has over twenty-five years of experience in education, with the last twenty-five years focused on outcomes-based adult professional training. She is currently the Clinical Training/Learning and Professional Development Manager at Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. serving the Division of Clinical Research (DCR) of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), in a Learning and Professional Development role, and is also responsible for the compliance, technical and professional development training for Clinical Monitoring Research Program staff of Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. Frederick. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Chemistry/Secondary Education and a Master’s of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Cellular Biology. Barbara has also taught Human Anatomy and Physiology in the Allied Health Program at Frederick Community College since 1993 and is still an active instructor in this program.

Rachel is the Training and Mentorship Manager for the Clinical Trials Offices at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, UT. In this role, Rachel has developed and maintains a comprehensive training program for research staff, centered on local, national, and international regulations. She currently serves as Chair for the Utah SOCRA Chapter. Rachel holds a Master's degree in sociology from Utah State University.

Angie is the Project Director, Clinical Site Network at -ACT for Children. She is overseeing the Children’s Pediatric Improvement collaborative for Clinical Trials & Research, otherwise known as PICTR®. Mrs. Price has over 30 years’ of clinical trials experience. She has been certified in clinical research since 1999. She holds a master’s degree in clinical research administration.