Kelly Baird
Chicago
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct clinical research focused on children with medical complexity within a multi-site longitudinal study involving Northwestern University
- Recruit and communicate with secondary caregivers using a novel outreach approach to improve data completeness
- Serve as lead study coordinator for a pediatric caregiving study, overseeing daily study operations and participant tracking for over 700 participants
- Maintain and manage REDCap databases, ensuring accurate data entry and monitoring participant outcomes
- Lead biweekly core team meetings and update study documentation, including the CONSORT diagram
- Completed training in HIPAA, Human Subjects Protection, and Good Clinical Practice
Patient Escort
UnityPoint Health Meriter
01.2023 - Current
- Escorted patients in the cardiovascular short stay unit to appointments and inpatient units
- Communicated with patients, families, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe transport
Behavioral Therapist
Achieving Collaborative Treatment
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided one-on-one in-home Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children on the autism spectrum
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by supervising clinicians
- Collected behavioral data and adapted interventions to support client progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Honors in the Major, Biocore Curriculum Honors, Certificate in Global Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05-2026
Skills
- Clinical research
- Data management
- Communication skills
- Project coordination
- Behavioral analysis
- Participant recruitment
Presentations
Baird, K., Kooiman, S., Morgen, M., Coller, R. J., The Association Between Caregiving Frequency and Health Literacy in Secondary Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity., Poster presented at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Undergraduate Symposium, 04/01/24
Volunteer Experience
Patient Escort, UnityPoint Health Meriter, 01/01/23, Present, Escorted patients in the cardiovascular short stay unit to appointments and inpatient units, Communicated with patients, families, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe transport
Leadership Experience
- Biocore Peer Mentor Leader, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 08/01/24, 05/31/25, Led seminars on time management and team building for Biocore peer mentors, Trained and supported new peer mentors in effective facilitation and group engagement strategies
- Biocore Peer Mentor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 08/01/25, 12/31/25, Led weekly small-group study sessions for a cohort of Biocore students, Created weekly slide decks and interactive activities to support student learning and engagement
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
10.2023 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Achieving Collaborative Treatment
03.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Escort
UnityPoint Health Meriter
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Honors in the Major, Biocore Curriculum Honors, Certificate in Global Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison