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Brittany Baber

Executive Director

Brittany serves as the Executive Director of LCVR, bringing over 20 years of experience in clinical research, organizational leadership, and program development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from the College of Charleston, which supports her work in advancing impactful research initiatives that improve the health and well-being of veterans in the Lowcountry.

With a passion for driving innovation, Brittany has played a pivotal role in fostering collaborations with the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System and other key stakeholders. Under her leadership, LCVR has expanded its clinical research capacity, serving as a hub for groundbreaking studies that address the unique health needs of veterans.

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Program Support Administrator

Stacia Baskin

Stacia joins the LCVR team with a B.S. in Musical Theatre and 10+ years of customer-facing positions, including running her own company. This eclectic blend of expertise equips her with a unique perspective as she navigates through an array of responsibilities within LCVR. Stacia loves working with the research teams to equip them with the tools they need to effectively complete their research studies. Finding ways to make it easier for them to simply focus on the research without worrying about the rest is one of her favorite parts of her role. The mission of LCVR is near to Stacia's heart, having had two grandfathers serve in the military, and she finds herself very grateful to be a small part of the work.

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Financial Administrator

April Ingram

With a wealth of experience in federal service, April joined LCVR in 2024, bringing her expertise from the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration hospital, where she has excelled in various roles since 2009. As a proud U.S. Army veteran, she is committed to supporting her fellow veterans and the community. Currently completing her Bachelor's of Science in Finance with honors from Colorado Technical University, April is instrumental in managing the organization's financial strategies, ensuring effective resource allocation and long-term planning. Her passion for veterans' health and well-being drives her efforts to create a transparent and accountable organizational culture.

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Grants & Contracts Specialist

Sylvia Garvey

Sylvia Garvey joined LCVR in 2024 as a Grants & Contracts Specialist. Her role is to administer research from cradle to grave including pre-award, post-award, and closeout. Sylvia works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on managing grants and contracts, creating process improvement, budget, and proposal development. Previously, she served as a contractor working on research administration for federal health agencies. She is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer in the South Pacific and proficient in three languages. Sylvia holds a B.S. in Health Science, a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health Practice, Certified in Public Health (CPH) and ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

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AP/AR Clerk

Erin Mattson

Erin joins the team with a B.S. in Education and began working as a teacher out of college but was also highly involved in coaching and refereeing youth soccer and basketball leagues to advanced competitive leagues. Those roles helped her gain knowledge in managing problems that may arise to making sound decisions in important situations. Her ability to multi-task has been a key factor in her success and she has always found it important to take ownership in her work. As an accounts payable and receivable clerk Erin finds that her attention to detail is a helpful tool in the success of LCVR. Erin is grateful to be a part of the work LCVR does and aims to be a positive asset to those around her.

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Supporting research today to meet Veterans' health needs tomorrow!

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