Trish Pruis, PhD, is the Assistant Director of Strategy and Communications for the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI). She is responsible for working with OCTRI leadership to vision, develop, and maintain strategic plans for mission-critical efforts in a cohesive and collaborative manner. Her work includes advisory group management, internal and external communications, and special projects that need to be organized, efficient, and thoughtfully executed. In addition to research training, Trish has 10+ years experience launching, managing, and communicating collaborative partnerships and programs for universities, small companies, and nonprofits. She has held volunteer leadership roles with Women in Science Portland since 2013. She holds a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience from OHSU. Read more about Trish’s work and experience on her LinkedIn profile.