Lakisha Hinnant is a dedicated Clinical Research Professional with more than 15 years of healthcare experience and over five years of direct clinical research experience supporting Phase I–III clinical trials. She currently serves as a Clinical Studies Coordinator II with Wake Forest Baptist Health’s DAWN Alzheimer’s Research Program, where she shares responsibility of participant recruitment and excels in participant enrollment, and collaborates with research teams to ensure high-quality recruitment and enrollment execution. Lakisha graduated in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science Degree.
Lakisha possesses comprehensive knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, informed consent processes, data collection, and Case Report Form (CRF/eCRF) completion. Her expertise includes maintaining documentation, entering data, and facilitating effective communication among investigators, participants, and research partners.
Prior to her research career, Lakisha built a strong clinical operations foundation through leadership and patient-care roles with Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, and other healthcare organizations. Her extensive experience in phlebotomy, patient engagement, staff supervision, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance has contributed to her success in clinical research and her ability to effectively manage site operations.
Recognized for her attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to participant safety and data integrity, Lakisha is passionate about advancing research and improving patient outcomes.