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Louise Walisser, BA

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859-323-2917
lawa240@uky.edu
Medicine - Dean's Office

Positions

  • Administrative Operations Coordinator

College Unit(s)

Biography and Education

Biography

Louise Walisser is a dedicated professional specializing in project management, solutions architecture, and technology integration within the UK College of Medicine Office of Research. Her work focuses on enhancing the office's project management and operational efficiencies by implementing innovative solutions that significantly improve project workflows, particularly utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite and 365 apps, Smartsheet, and REDCap as key project management tools.

In her current role, Louise is responsible for supporting the Office of Research's website, the FORWARRD initiative, the Research Professionals Network (RPN), the Research Professionals Mentorship Program, and the Office of Research's Awards program. She manages project development and implementation, handling key tasks from inception to completion. Additionally, she supports other projects across the Office of Research, serving as a solutions architect within various software platforms to solve specific problems and enhance existing workflows.

Education

  • BA, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design, Indiana University Bloomington, 2004

Certifications

  • UK Essential Leader Program Certification, 2023
  • Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), University of Cambridge, 2013
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification (TEFL), Bridge-Linguatech Online, 2013