Candidate for President
Aryn Knight, BS, CCRP
Associate Vice President, Clinical Research
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, Texas
Other Positions
Texas Heart Institute
Administrative Director, 2019 – 2022
Assistant Administrative Director, 2018 – 2019
Clinical Research Oversight Specialist, 2016 – 2022
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, 2014 – 2016
Senior Project Manager, 2014 – 2016
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, 2013 – 2014
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, 2008 – 2012
Clinical Research Coordinator III, 2005 – 2008
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Research Coordinator, 2005
University of Texas, Health Science Center, Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Research Coordinator, 2001 – 2004
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Research Coordinator, 2000 – 2001
Academic and Professional Degrees/Certifications
University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor of Science, 2000
SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional, 2007 – Current
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Projected Completion December 2024
SOCRA Professional Activities:
Board of Directors, 2021 – Current
Member, 2007 – Current
Chapter Chair, Houston Galveston SOCRA Chapter, 2013 – Current
Speaker, Annual Conference, 2023
Member, Certification Content Writing Committee, 2018 – Current
Member, Job Task Analysis Committee, 2017– Current
Member, Certification Governance Committee, 2019
Other Professional Activities
Chairperson, Texas Medical Center - Houston, Clinical Research Professional Training and Education Committee, 2018-Current
Co-Chair, ISF TMF Reference Model Committee, Current
Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC)
Instructor, Clinical Research Fastrack, 2021-Current
Mentor, Clinical Research, Current
Member, Society of Clinical Research Sites, 2020-Current
Vision Statement
I am honored to be nominated for the position of SOCRA President. My purpose is to empower individuals by “paying it forward” which aligns with SOCRA’s mission. Over the past 17 years, SOCRA has provided me with exceptional career-building educational opportunities and mentorship, which have significantly contributed to my professional accomplishments.
As the Chairperson of the Houston Galveston SOCRA Chapter for 11 years, I have successfully developed and implemented various career-building and networking opportunities for our 1000+ chapter members and beyond. As a member of the SOCRA Certification Committee for the past six years, I have contributed to the development of the certification exam for our professionals. Additionally, I am honored to have served as a SOCRA Board of Director since 2021. My role as Director has given me the opportunity to extend my support towards members and outreach through my board service.
As President, I am committed to serving my fellow clinical research colleagues/community and supporting them in their professional endeavors. If I am elected as your SOCRA President, I promise to diligently work towards fulfilling SOCRA's mission. This includes dedicating my time and skills to represent our members' needs and interests by developing educational programs, providing networking opportunities, and expanding our community relationships. I am deeply committed to giving back to our community, and I am confident that this position will provide me the opportunity to continue pursuing this calling with even more dedication. Thank you for considering my nomination.