The Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Academy Nominating Committee

The Academy Nominating Committee holds responsibility for leading the recruitment process for qualified candidates that address the current needs of the Academy, thoroughly reviewing and scoring each candidate’s application, and submitting a recommended slate of candidates for Board approval. For further information on the Nominating Committee’s goals, objectives, key responsibilities, and meeting schedule, please refer to the Committee Charter below.

2024 Academy Nominating Committee Members

Charita Braker, CCRC, ACRP-PM, ACRP-MDP
(Chair)
Largo, FL

Lisa Ince, BS, CCRC, CCRA
(Vice Chair)
Clinical Operations LeadSyneos HealthLitchfield Park, AZ

Dee Tilley, RN, CGRN, CCRC, ACRP-MDP, ACRP-PM, FACRP
(Academy BoT Liaison)
Research Nurse, Mercy Health
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Holland, OH

Kristin Smedley (Ex-Officio, Academy Public Member)
Founder
Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation
Warner Robbins, GA

Norbert Clemens, MD, PhD, CPI, ACRP-PM, ACRP-MDP, FACRP
(Ex-Officio, Academy Immediate Past Chair)
Founder and Principal
Clemens Medical Consulting
Heidelberg, Germany

ACRP Staff Liaison:
Christy Herz
Director of Governance and Operations

Committee Charter