The CCTST is excited to welcome both Taylor Groeschen and Mo Kelly to the CCTST staff! Taylor is joining the CCTST evaluation program as the new program management specialist, and Mo will be spearheading the new UC Research Participant Advisory Council (RPAC).

Taylor Groeschen is a team-oriented multimedia specialist who is passionate about innovation and new technologies. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media Studies from Miami University and recently a certificate in Project Management from eCornell. Taylor has worked in a variety of different industries prior to joining CCHMC such as a Marketing Start Up, an eCommerce Junk Removal company, a Credit Union and even an Esports organization. She has experience in program management, social media marketing, video editing, event planning, various CCHMC administrative policies and procedures and assisted in recruiting and retaining patients for a NIH funded study involving 650+ participants.

In her new role for the CCTST evaluation program, Taylor will be responsible for maintaining and implementing the evaluation program’s operating procedures, operationalizing evaluation program projects, implementing the process for collecting CCTST dashboard metrics, and supporting data dissemination.

Mo Kelly comes to the CCTST from the non-profit sector having worked with Catholic Charities, Mercy Health and most recently St. Vincent De Paul where she facilitated social justice education with community stakeholders. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Dayton.

As the UC RPAC program manager, Mo will be instrumental in getting the UC RPAC up and running, offering researchers the opportunity to connect with patients, families, and community to improve research and health outcomes.