Gaspar J. Cruz
Project Manager @Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY, US
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) conducts translational and clinical research to understand how and why behaviors, psychological factors, and societal forces influence health. As the Project Manager of two R01-funded grants, located at Columbia & Weill Cornell Medical Centers, the PACE Study uniquely targets the behavioral, psychological, and physical impact of a cardiac arrest in survivors using objective device measure and self-report metrics. The main duties are strategically leading a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and effectively communicating study procedures and data points to relevant stakeholders. The role calls for designing attractive study materials that accurately market the study while making it memorable, streamlining workflows to benefit the study team impacting our especially diverse patient population. Tasks also include managing set-up, maintenance, data extraction, and inventory of various devices, including heart monitors (i.e CardeaSOLO), physical activity monitors, sleep monitors, ecological momentary assessment devices (i.e GENEActiv and ilumivu app), and their software.
EDUCATION
Hunter College
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Masters of Healthcare Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT GASPAR J. CRUZ
As a Project Manager at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, I oversee two R01-funded grants that aim to improve the behavioral, psychological, and physical health of cardiac arrest survivors. With over five years of experience in the research and healthcare sector, I have developed a strong expertise in managing complex and multidisciplinary projects, from designing study protocols and data collection methods to communicating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with ethical standards.In addition to my project management skills, I have a passion for engaging with diverse and underserved communities, especially those facing language barriers. I am fluent in Spanish and have conducted interviews and outreach activities with patients and families in both English and Spanish. I have also pursued a Master of Healthcare Administration degree at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where I learned how to apply innovative and evidence-based solutions to address the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare industry. My goal is to advance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for all populations, and to contribute to the advancement of behavioral cardiovascular research.
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