Associate Project Manager

Vanessa Gonzalez

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Product-focused innovator with experience in health tech, user research, and cross-functional leadership. Skilled in delivering scalable digital solutions and driving impact in underserved communities.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Translational Medicine

The City College of New York (CUNY) Expected Graduation: July 2025, GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude

The City College of New York (CUNY) May 2022, GPA: 3.5

Minor: Community Change Dean’s List: Spring 2021, Spring 2022

QUALIFICATIONS

Key Skills: Product Strategy, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Workflows, Go-to-Market Planning, Project Management (Asana, Jira), Market Validation

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce CRM, Project Management Tools (e.g., Asana, Jira).

Languages: Spanish (Advanced)

CERTIFICATES

Responsible Conduct of Research for CUNY Researchers, CITI Program September 2024

Introduction to Project Management, Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) May 2024

Google Project Management: Specialization, Coursera August 2023

Stanford Fundamentals of AI/Machine Learning in Healthcare, Coursera October 2023

EXPERIENCE

Business Development Intern Birthvue, New York, NY February 2025-June 2025

Identified go-to-market opportunities by analyzing workflows at 10+ hospital systems for a remote maternal health monitoring tool.

Estimated $1,200 in cost savings per patient, informing value proposition and product-market fit.

Industry Engagement Intern The Advanced Science Research Center, New York, NY September 2024-December 2024

Managed administrative tasks for industry-sponsored research projects, ensuring seamless and timely execution.

Strengthened the Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) program engagement by updating network contacts and improving communication outreach efforts.

AI & ML Fellow Health Tech 4 Medicaid (HT4M), Oakland, California October 2023-February 2024

Orchestrated an AI/ML Campaign educating 500+ Medicaid beneficiaries, policymakers, and tech innovators on AI/ML’s impact on Medicaid services

Authored an in-depth report on AI/ML innovation in Medicaid, highlighting health equity, ethics, safety, and advancement opportunities

Project Manager Elmhurst Community Partnership (ECP), Queens, NY July 2023-July 2024

Forged cross-sector partnerships and secured community resources, expanding outreach to over 3,000+ individuals annually

Managed budgets for five programs, optimizing resource allocation by 20%

Streamlined team workflow by introducing and implementing Asana, boosting productivity by 70%

Coordinated ECP's Resource Fair and Walk-A-Thon, engaging 800 families with high-impact community engagement

Clinical Innovation Intern NERA MedPrep HCOP Academy, New York, NY June 2020 – July 2022

Engaged in rotational clinical simulations in cardiology and pulmonology, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to analyze patient medical histories and achieve high diagnostic accuracy for enhanced patient care.

Developed projects addressing social determinants of health to improve care access for underserved communities

PROJECTS

Mamma Monitor August 2024-Present

Led the development of a wearable fatigue-tracking device and app for postpartum mothers by conducting user research, defining product requirements, and integrating biosensor data into caregiver alerts using machine learning.

Safe Space App July 2022

Led design and research for a mobile app supporting individuals with substance abuse, integrating location-based harm reduction services. We were ranked Top 10 for innovation, user impact, and equity-driven design.

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