Our next DOM Staff Spotlight is Carla Solomon, Senior Research Administrative Coordinator in the Division of Digestive Diseases. Learn more about our colleague below!
Tell us about yourself. Where are you from?
I was born in Jamaica, migrated to New York, and, in 1999, joined one of my siblings in Georgia.
What is your professional background?
While working in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at New York Medical, I felt the need to make a difference. As a result, I enrolled in the Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing. Later, I transitioned to the administrative side of healthcare.
In October 2005, I joined the Emory Division of Digestive Diseases. In my role, I have experienced all operating aspects of the division from recruitment, budgeting, and symposium planning to reimbursements. My knowledge has also expanded not only in research-based operations but also in immigration. I have learned the differences in visa choices, from J1s to Permanent Residency. To further enhance my abilities, I received a certification in Paralegalism from Emory University, allowing me to better review and understand contracts.
I served as a volunteer at the Physicians’ Care Clinic-Dekalb and Dr. Sujjatha Reddy’s SAI Health Fairs alongside the late Dr. Shanthi Sitaraman and several other Emory and local physicians and nurses. My role was to provide phlebotomy services. I am grateful to everyone in our group for their support over the years.
What is your role at Emory?
I am a Senior Research Administrative Coordinator at the School of Medicine, in the Division of Digestive Diseases. I provide support for research, administrative, and operational activities.
What are you currently working on? Any upcoming projects?
I support our Research Group with the Emory Digestive Diseases Initiative (EDDI). This monthly research seminar acts as a bridge between GI-focused research labs at Emory, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine. While the seminar is primarily aimed at basic and translational scientists, one of the benefits for me is the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with renowned researchers, medicine chairs, and PIs on a personal level.
What do you like to do for fun outside of work?
I enjoy hanging with my family, doing crossword puzzles, and Wordle. On most weekends, I am “EscovitcheZing” at my family’s restaurant and event center.
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