ResNet Staff
Although a large number of organizations and persons play a role in supporting ResNet, the following individuals are responsible for the operation of the network, from planning, to recruitment, and to data collection:
ResNet Operations Staff:
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William M. Tierney, MD ResNet Founder and Co-Director of Network. Dr. Tierney is responsible for insuring that high quality research is being conducted within the network and assists with problem solving recruitment issues. E-mail: wtierney@iupui.edu |
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Deanna Willis, MD, MBA Co-Director of ResNet and Medical Director for Quality and Medical Management at IU Medical Group-Primary Care. Dr. Willis is responsible for insuring projects are important to not interfering with daily clinic operations E-mail: drwillis@iupui.edu |
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Jane Anne French, BA Current ResNet Program Coordinator. Jane Anne has been with the network since the summer of 2004. Jane Anne is responsible for the day-to-day operations of ResNet. Jane Anne has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minor in Library Science. E-mail: jaafrenc@iupui.edu |
ResNet Recruitment Staff:
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Amy Franklin, BA - floats between all clinics Amy is a senior research assistant who works both on ResNet and the PBRN Resource Center. Amy is our quality control expert and assists with maintaining consistency in data collection procedures. She has been with ResNet since 2001 and floats between clinics. Amy has a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. |
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Kellie Givens, BA - primarily PCC Firm B, also Pediatric Clinic & Cottage Corner Kellie is an experienced research assistant who has worked for ResNet for 5 years. Kellie acts as one of the key trainers for new research assistants. She is integral in modeling appropriate recruitment and data collection procedures . She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a concentration in Radio/Television. |
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Bedellion Armstrong - primarily PCC Firm A, also PCC Main floor and Blackburn Bea is an experienced research assistant who has worked for ResNet for five years. Bea acts as our clinic staff liaison and provides the network with updates on clinician and staff research concerns. She is integral in maintaining communication with the clinic staff. |
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Rhonda Beckles - Forest Manor and North Arlington Rhonda is one of our floating research assistants who has returned to us after working for one of the IUMG clinics in referrals. Rhonda is key to communicating with clinicians in our outlying clinics and provides insight on how to best work with clinic staff. Rhonda is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree at IUPUI. |









