Candidate for President
Catherine Hudson, MPH, CCRP
Senior Director
F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
Other Positions
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health
Director, Research Administration, 2005 – 2019
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordinator, 2002 - 2005
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Internal Medicine
Research Project Administrator/Study Coordinator, 2000 - 2002
Medical Research Technician, 1990 - 2000
Academic Degrees and Professional Designations:
Doctorate, Public Health Leadership, University of Illinois Chicago, 2020 – Present (ABD)
Masters, Public Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2017
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Texas Tech University, 1994
Professional Certifications
ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, 2001-2021
SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional, 2002 - Present
SOCRA Activities and Positions Held
Board of Directors, 2019 - Present
Member, 2002 - Present
Speaker, Annual Conference, 2003
Poster Presenter, Annual Conference, 2002
Author, SOCRA Source, 2006
Attendee, Annual Conference, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2018
Other Organization Activities and Positions Held
Member, ACRP, 2001- 2021
Member, National Rural Health Association, 2016 - Present
Member, American Evaluation Association, 2017 - 2022
Member, American Public Health Association, 2017 - Present
Vision Statement
I am deeply grateful and honored to be nominated for the position of President of the SOCRA Board of Directors. Having been associated with SOCRA for over two decades, both as a member and a director, I have had the privilege of working alongside remarkable leaders in the clinical research industry. Throughout this time, I've observed how SOCRA has adeptly navigated challenging times with thoughtfulness and innovation, solidifying its status as a premier organization in clinical research.
Throughout my career in research, I have undertaken a variety of roles, from coordinating clinical trials to overseeing community-based participatory research projects, and spearheading initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities, especially in rural health areas. Currently, I am dedicated to leading community engagement efforts, focusing on developing the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved communities. This is achieved through sustainable community and academic partnerships aimed at addressing the healthcare provider shortage and enhancing healthcare access.
My vision for SOCRA is to see the organization continue to build upon its longstanding tradition of excellence, further supporting and developing its membership and the research profession at large. If elected as President, I commit to serving as a fervent ambassador for SOCRA, leveraging my skills and experiences to contribute to its ongoing success. Additionally, I aim to champion equity and inclusion within all facets of clinical research, ensuring that these principles are at the forefront of our endeavors.