Gina Meola is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in strategic sourcing, market research, and project management in the research and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing at Escalent since May 2011, Gina focuses on supplier relations, maintaining vendor relationships for cost control, and developing a supplier database management system. Previously, as Research Director, Gina managed international automotive tracking studies and ad agency accounts, overseeing proposals, pricing, and reporting. Earlier roles at Escalent included Senior Project Director, working on region-specific brand health studies, and prior experience includes analysis at GfK Custom Research North America and study coordination at Henry Ford Hospital. Gina holds a BA in Economics/Business and Music from Kalamazoo College and pursued further education at Wayne State University.