Stephanie Vander Veur

Stephanie Vander Veur has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Stephanie is currently working at Akouos as the Associate Director of Clinical Quality Assurance, where they manage end-to-end clinical quality operations and ensures regulatory compliance. Before that, they worked as a Senior Manager of Clinical Quality Assurance Operations at Akouos.

Prior to their time at Akouos, Stephanie worked at Spark Therapeutics, Inc. as a Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist from 2018 to 2021. Stephanie was responsible for maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance in clinical operations.

Stephanie also has experience at Drexel University, where they served as the Director of Operations for The Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL) Center. Their responsibilities included overseeing administration, budgets, research, and strategic planning for the center. Stephanie also established and managed The WELL Clinic, a treatment clinic within the center.

Before Drexel University, Stephanie worked at Weight Watchers as the Director of Science and Behavior Change. In this role, they led innovation in behavioral weight management and obesity programs and products. Stephanie focused on addressing consumer insights and improving the member experience through behavioral principles.

Stephanie's earlier experience includes working at Temple University as the Director of Clinical Research and Operations for the Center for Obesity Research and Education (CORE). Stephanie was responsible for directing multi-disciplinary clinical research projects focused on obesity and related diseases. Stephanie also worked as a GCP Quality Assurance and Compliance Consultant at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Behavioral Health Center.

Stephanie began their career at the University of Pennsylvania, where they served as a Manager of Research Projects for the Weight and Eating Disorders Program. Stephanie also worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and as a Project Coordinator for the Weight and Eating Disorders Program at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System.

In summary, Stephanie Vander Veur has extensive experience in clinical quality assurance, operational management, research, and behavioral weight management across various organizations. Stephanie has a strong background in ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing quality systems.

Stephanie Vander Veur completed their Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 1999. Stephanie then pursued further education and obtained a Master's degree in Public Health from the same university from 2002 to 2004.

In addition to their academic achievements, Stephanie has also obtained several certifications. Stephanie became a certified dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) operator through Hologic, Inc. in March 2006. Stephanie also became a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator and a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals in November 2003.