Join Vanessa Rook, a Post-Award Research Administrator on ORA’s Research Administration Support Services Team, as she presents a brief video on mindfulness in the remote work environment featuring tips and suggestions on how to incorporate mindfulness in your everyday work life.

Mindfulness In Your Remote Work Environment Recording

Speaker Bio: Vanessa Rook is a Post Award Research Administrator on the ORA Research Administration Support Services team with over 10 years of research experience. She has an extensive background in communication, with a Master's in Contemporary Communication and a Certificate in Science Communications with a focus on academic writing and disseminating science for the public. Her professional focus is on the future of research administration: retention of young professionals and investment in their careers through mentorship, improving communication and building confidence. Prior to joining HMS, Vanessa worked as a Research Administrator for the Shock Trauma Anesthesiology Research Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She has presented several times for both SRAI and NCURA on effective communication, group therapy for research administrators and mindfulness in remote workspaces.