Angela Priest

I'm a data geek and process nerd who loves to build people up and help them grow. For 20 years, I've been turning chaos into order at companies across all stages of growth to ensure that their teams flourish. I'm now throwing my passion for helping people into helping PhDs, PostDocs, and Mid-Career Researchers get jobs in industry. My goal is simple: to help brilliant minds thrive outside the academic world and make real impact in their new careers.

Check out my website to learn more: www.alma.me

Co-Founder and COO

At Alma.Me, we help PhDs kick start their careers in industry through on-demand courses, online communities, networking, and resources to help them make the transition from academia to industry with confidence.

University of Massachusetts

Led multi-site & clinical studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing participant recruitment and data quality, and driving cross-functional collaboration during my PhD program to drive efficiency and scientific impact.

o	Clinical Study Management – Designed and managed 5+ multi-site & clinical studies, enhancing data integrity and participant retention, utilizing EEG, eye-tracking, and biomarker assessments to drive research outcomes.

o	Regulatory Approval & Compliance – Spearheaded IRB protocol approvals, ensuring adherence to institutional research guidelines, and facilitating seamless study initiation.

o	Data Collection & Management – Led the recruitment and data collection for 1,000+ participants, improving study efficiency through strategic workflow optimization and advanced statistical analysis (MATLAB, SPSS, R).

o	Scientific Impact – Published and presented findings at 15+ national and international conferences and peer reviewed journals.

o	Cross-Functional Collaboration & Regulatory Alignment – Established strategic partnerships with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory bodies, clinicians, statisticians, and researchers, streamlining study approvals.

Senior Research Lead / Doctoral Researcher

Designed and delivered neuroscience and psychology coursework while leading initiatives to improve accessibility, scientific accuracy, and student engagement. Leveraged instructional design to support science communication across diverse audiences and age groups.

o	Scientific Content Development – Designed and taught 5+ neuroscience and psychology courses to 200+ students, translating complex scientific concepts into accessible, high-impact learning experiences.

o	Instructional Design & Audience Engagement – Developed modular learning resources and assessments grounded in current research, improving engagement and aligning content with evolving scientific standards.

o	Experiential Learning & Science Communication – Led interactive workshops using EEG and eye-tracking tools, enhancing scientific literacy and fostering hands-on understanding of neurocognitive research across diverse learning populations.

Adjunct Faculty / Instructional Designer / Teaching Assistant 

PhD-level professional with 7+ years of experience and a unique interdisciplinary background in neuroscience and public health, driven by a deep commitment to translational research and making science actionable in real-world settings. Adept at synthesizing complex clinical data into accurate, engaging content for regulatory bodies, healthcare professionals, and lay audiences. Strong ability to tailor scientific messaging across educational initiatives, public engagement, and interactive demonstrations to enhance accessibility and audience impact. Highly adaptable and quick to learn, with a proven track record of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, navigating challenges, and innovating to deliver patient-centered solutions. Eager to apply scientific storytelling and regulatory insight to support the development of life-changing therapies.

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