About Us

Compassionate Care

A Message From The Founders:

At K2 Medical Research, people come first.

Clinical research has been stigmatized as invasive, impersonal, cold. We have made it our mission to drop this outdated stigma and begin a new standard for how clinical trials are delivered: one founded in respect, compassion and warmth. We aim to give our patients a sense of autonomy, equity and dignity; to provide tools that will allow them to advocate for their own health using the latest advancements the industry has to offer.

Here at K2, we intend to provide our patients with an experience rivaled by only the best medical facilities in the country. Our team of clinicians are not just board-certified experts in their field, they also operate under a holistic model, treating patients as multi-faceted human beings and not just a set of symptoms.

We want to get back to the basics of good care. We feel that by prioritizing the fundamental ethics of research we can breathe new life into the standardized practices for everyone on this journey- from patients to sponsors and everyone in between- and potentially transform how protocols in clinical trials are managed.

Our goal is to offer clinical trials as a practical healthcare option for our local communities, create global awareness of the importance of research in improving population health, and ultimately make a positive impact on the world around us.

Meet Our Caring Team

Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.

Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate well with our patients and provide the best care possible.

Executive Team

Sean Stanton

Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Brandon Lenox, DO, MPH

Chief Medical Officer, Co-Founder

Clinical Team

Sheila Baez-Torres, MD

Principal Investigator and Medical Director of Diversity

Sejal Patel, MD

Principal Investigator

Nicholas Weber, DO

Principal Investigator

Elizabeth Phillips, MD

Principal Investigator

Neel Patel, MD

Principal Investigator

Sean McFadden, MD

Principal Investigator

Carlos Baez, MD

Director of Laboratory Services

Jennifer West, PA

Principal Investigator

Prity Patel, ARNP

Principal Investigator

Jim Hoeckendorf, RN

Director of Operations
K2 Maitland

Taylor Rice

Managing Director
K2 Winter Garden

Marianne McManus

Managing Director
K2 Maitland

Victoria Marsh

Managing Director
K2 SODO

Matt Bubalo

Managing Director
K2 Pathways

Kim Stokes

Director of Psychometric Operations

Sandra Torres, RN

Director of Clinical Partnerships and Diversity

Stephanie Cassidy

Director of Clinical Initiatives and Community Affairs

Karen Selby

Director of External Affairs

Lauren Roth, MS

Psychometric Rater

Augusto Zabaleta, MA

Psychometric Rater

Joann Venant

Psychometric Rater

Virginia Harris

Psychometric Rater

Lexi Morrison

Psychometric Rater

Roberta Napoleon, M.A.

Psychometric Rater

Gina Cedano

Lead Recruitment Specialist

Rob Cohen, PsyD, ABPP

Neuropsychologist

Brooke Ina, RPh

Pharmacist
Project Manager

Lily Aleman

Project Manager

Floribeth Roman

Project Manager

Stacie Hoeckendorf

Project Manager

Adelina St. Surin

Project Manager

Tim Schubert

Project Manager

Emily Schirtzer

Project Manager

Andres Garcia

Project Manager

Jawad Alqerem

Project Manager

Gina Estupinan

Project Manager

Emma Garcia

Project Manager

Gian Colon

Project Manager

Joshua Bowman

Project Manager

Melisa Nicolas

Project Manager

Darla Kelley, RN

Project Manager

Megan Hendrick

Project Manager

Brittany Pendarvis

Project Manager

Anissa Solero

Pharmacy Technician

Vanessa Acevedo

Community Connector

Briana Luciani

Medical Technologist

Delia Moore

Medical Technologist

Joy Borde

Medical Technologist

Mitsuka Pluviose

Laboratory Specialist

Heather Reyes

Clinical Research Technician

Vanessa Carrillo

Research Assistant

Tiffany Kiako

Research Assistant

Hadassa Datulma

Clinical Research Assistant

Matthew Araujo

Clinical Research Assistant

Giomara Guzman

Clinical Research Assistant

Kristine Luciani

Research Assistant

Sheena Early

Research Assistant

Nicole Lopez

Research Assistant

Administrative Team

Lesia Hise, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Candace Baird

Director of Regulatory

Kristen Grube

Director of Quality and Compliance

Michelle Montone

Director of Marketing and Outreach

Sandi Sundstrom, RN

Feasibility Specialist

Bradley Alexander MBA

Clinical Operations Coordinator and Analyst

Yakira Colon

Community Outreach Navigator

Linda Colon

Administrator of Global Data Management

Christina Banks

Administrator of Global Data Management

Alyssa Peter

Administrator of Global Data Management

Dennis Neumann

Recruiting Specialist

Nicolas Martin

Recruiting Specialist

Keith Barsky

Recruitment Specialist

Brittney Crapps

HR Generalist

Gisel Kautz

Site Development and Outreach Specialist

Shalily Ramos

Regulatory and QA Associate

Diadette Gonzalez

Account Manager

Sarah Gonzalez

Receptionist

Jenny Lenox RN, MSN

Project Manager

"The staff is wonderful, professional and knowledgeable. They provide you with the best service when possible! Whenever I had a question, they were ready to answer. Quick responses and follow ups, and always gives the best advice. "

Study Participant, January 2021