Lisa Palacios

About Lisa Palacios

Results-driven and highly skilled Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in academic and clinical research settings. Recognized for successfully leading and coordinating philanthropy efforts, marketing, communications, public relations, social media platforms, patient/survivor experience, special projects, events, and content creation for the largest department at MD Anderson. Adept at providing strategic planning, administrative, and operational direction for multifaceted projects across the Department of Leukemia, encompassing communications, clinical, technology, research, and educational missions. Demonstrated expertise in planning and implementing comprehensive fundraising programs to secure substantial financial resources from diverse sources. Proficient in crafting compelling and effective communications tailored to various audiences, including employees, patients, physicians, donors, corporations, and organizations.Key Skills and Expertise:1. Project Management: Successfully manage multiple projects spanning various domains in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.2. Fundraising Leadership: Spearhead comprehensive fundraising initiatives, securing substantial financial resources from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other sources to support department research.3. Strategic Planning: Provide insightful strategic planning to align departmental objectives with overall organizational goals.4. Marketing and Communications: Develop and execute targeted marketing and communications strategies to engage internal and external audiences effectively.5. Content Creation: Create compelling written content for diverse audiences, including press releases, award nominations, speeches, reports, articles, brochures, and social media/web content.6. Team Leadership: Mentor and lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and collaboration.7. Public Relations: Manage public relations efforts to enhance the department\'s reputation and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.8. Social Media Management: Expertly utilize social media platforms to amplify the department\'s presence and engage with the community.9. Event Planning: Plan and execute successful events, ensuring seamless coordination and impactful outcomes.10. Clinical and Research Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of academic and clinical research processes, supporting the department\'s research and educational missions.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   UT MD Anderson

   Jul 2015 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING• Liaise with MD Anderson Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development departments to align communication strategies and campaigns.• Editor of Leukemia Insights, a monthly electronic newsletter sent to over referring physicians on the latest treatment options.• Provide communications support to leukemia programs, managing editorial content, social media marketing, written communications, and website development.• Develop content for various communication mediums to increase department visibility and enhance engagement with patients and referring physicians.• Spearhead award-winning nominations highlighting organizational and employee accomplishments for international recognition.PHILANTHROPIC GIVING OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT• Act as the departmental liaison to the Development Office, faculty, and finance team for donor activities exceeding $10 million cumulative dollars.• Focus on long-range strategic planning and seek multi-year commitments to support clinical research initiatives.• Prepare, justify, administer, and monitor funding requests, budgets, and progress reports for Development Office representatives and donors.• Ensure timely and accurate expense and income tracking for philanthropic funds.• Managed the migration of departmental donor data to the new database to facilitate reporting on gifts and endowments.• Assists in the decision-making, planning and forecasting of philanthropic financial and budgetary matters to support clinical research.• Meets with individual investigators to explore research interests and experience.WEB & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT• Provide strategic direction and daily management of intranet, internet, and SharePoint sites.• Train and manage a network of SharePoint content coordinators for multiple sites.

Education

• Marylhurst University

  MBA, Business Administration

  2008 — 2009

• Sam Houston State University

  B.S, Psychology, Criminal Justice

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Editing
• Nonprofits
• Process Improvement
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Management
• Customer Service
• Newsletters
• Marketing
• Proposal Writing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Event Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Press Releases
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Event Management
• Healthcare
• Project Management
• Research