Meet Our Staff
Executive Director - Carrie E. O’Neill, BS, CCRC
Carrie received her undergraduate degree in Biology at Cleveland State University and gained certification as a Research Coordinator through the ACRP in 2000. Her research experience began at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, and then the Ireland Cancer Center before beginning in our office. Her love of science and bright personality make everyone in the office excited to participate in research.
Research Quote: “I love helping a child, (and family) understand the importance of research and make them feel special for participating. I feel like it is my job to take a little extra time to do that. I am also hopeful that I’ve helped to groom at least a few future scientists!”
Study Manager - Alycia Slaton, CMA, CCRC
Alycia is a Certified Medical Assistant and a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. She began working in pediatrics in 1994 and has been with Senders Pediatrics since 1998. Her attention to detail and ambitiousness make her a fantastic member of the research team.
Research Quote: "Research is such an exciting field. It’s great to know that we will contribute to the future health of children. Today and tomorrow’s children will receive better medications&vaccines and have the opportunity to receive the most advanced healthcare available."
Research Coordinator - Jason Soltis, BS
Jason received his undergraduate degree in Biological Science from The Ohio State University and started his work in the health care field as an optometric assistant in 1999. Jason began his clinical research experience working at The College of Optometry at OSU. Jason is very excited to be working with children and will be sitting for research certification in the spring. Jason is a cheerful, diligent, and motivated person and his dedication to his work has made him an excellent addition to our team.
Research Quote: “Rewarding is the word that best describes what it is like to be working with children while contributing to the advancement of healthcare. It’s comforting to know that the studies we conduct have been carefully screened to have the best benefit to risk ratios and that the children who participate in our studies may come away with a level of protection they could not receive elsewhere.
Research Assistant - John Dannug, BS
John received his undergraduate degree in Integrated Health Studies from Kent State University. He joined our team in 2009 after completing an internship with a behavioral health research center that introduced him to this rewarding field.
Research Quote: “It’s exciting to know that you are part of the bigger picture in helping protect children. It’s amazing to think about how many life changing medications the world would not have it wasn’t for research.”
Research Assistant - Trevi Harris
Trevi has spent the past 15 years in customer service in a non-healthcare related area. But her love has always been healthcare. She made a career change and we and your children have been the beneficiaries. She will make your day each and every time you see her. Trevi began in a role on the Clinical Team but quickly it became apparent that her skill set would be very beneficial to the Research Team and so she was promoted to Research Assistant.
Research Quote: “Being in the research field is the primary area (ground zero) for discovering the most useful and advanced healthcare for our children to combat illnesses. I am truly thrilled to be a part of this dynamic work and am excited to be on the forefront of such research that can potentially save lives”
Research Assistant - Katie Zinn, MSSA
Katie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Mercyhurst College and recently graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master of Science and Social Administration in Social Work with a concentration in Health. She enjoys having the ability to work in a pediatric research facility where she is capable of learning about vaccines and assisting the research team. She is happy to be working with this population in hopes to work directly with the pediatric population in the future.