ELISA KOPPELMAN

Lisa Koppelman, MSW, LICSW, MPH, is Program & Team Director at the MRCT Center. Lisa joined the MRCT Center in June 2019 and previously held the Program Manager position at the Center.

In her roles at the Center, Lisa focuses on issues related to the global harmonization of pediatric clinical trials, elevating the voices of young people in clinical research, and community engagement. She is also involved in work related to environmental sustainability in clinical trials, and the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation. Lisa incorporates key elements of coaching and professional development in her work that supports the Center’s staff, working through the lens of enhancing emotional intelligence throughout the workplace.

Lisa brings twenty years of experience as a public health professional to her work, with a particular focus on qualitative research methods. Prior to her immersion in the public health realm, Lisa worked for 15 years as a clinical social worker in a variety of settings.

Lisa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University, her Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, and her Master of Public Health degree in International Health from Boston University School of Public Health. She is a certified yoga teacher, a trained Executive Coach, and conducts professional development trainings focused on emotional intelligence in the workplace.