Ruby Gerken
Clinical Research Assistant i, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress @The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
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WORK HISTORY
Clinical Research Assistant i, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress @The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Clinical Research Assistant I at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, supporting the SAFEGUARD Pathfinding Project, a study focused on preventing suicidal behavior among service members. Responsibilities include telephone recruitment and obtaining informed consent from active-duty participants following hospital discharge, as well as maintaining ongoing contact via phone, email, and text to complete screening, recruitment, and data collection. Additional duties involve facilitating warm handoffs to crisis line staff, assisting with appointment scheduling, and maintaining accurate study databases and participant records.
EDUCATION
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Anthropology and Psychology
Davidson College
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology and Music
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
High School Diploma, Voice and Opera
University of Virginia
Master of Education - MEd, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
ABOUT RUBY GERKEN
I have a B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology and am now pursuing a Master’s in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis, working toward BCBA certification. My long-term goal is to pursue a PhD in School or Clinical Psychology to advance collaborative early interventions for autism spectrum disorder. My research interests focus on developing early childhood interventions that strengthen collaboration between providers and families while supporting children’s social communication and emotional regulation skills.
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