Shawna Olson is a dynamic and results-driven leader serving as the Assistant Director of Clinical Research Business Operations at HonorHealth Research Institute, where she spearheads initiatives to streamline clinical trial startup, contract negotiations, and financial workflows across a complex and diverse research portfolio.
With a rich background spanning clinical coordination, CTMS/EMR system builds, and operational strategy, Shawna brings both hands-on expertise and high-level vision to her work, driving measurable improvements in timeline efficiency, documentation accuracy, and internal stakeholder satisfaction.
A Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) with a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education, Shawna’s unconventional path into research gives her a unique lens for problem-solving, mentorship, and communication. Known for her fierce integrity and coaching approach to leadership, Shawna consistently empowers her teams to own their processes, think critically, and innovate with purpose.
Her professional ethos is grounded in her core values: authentic self-expression, empowering others through insight, and integrity in action. Whether she’s coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, facilitating culture-focused education, or mentoring the next wave of research operations leaders, Shawna brings clarity, passion, and a no-nonsense commitment to excellence.