Brandon Weikel

Research and behavioral health professional with experience in clinical research coordination, laboratory management, behavioral health advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Background includes research support through the Florida State University College of Medicine and graduate-level academic training at Brown University. Skilled in research operations, participant coordination, data collection, community engagement, and team leadership. Strong interest in behavioral health, neuroscience, psychology, and patient-centered clinical research.

Research Coordinator / Lab Manager - Florida State University College of Medicine - Tallahassee, FL

(2023-06 - 2025-06)

• Coordinated behavioral and clinical research activities within the College of Medicine.
• Managed day-to-day laboratory operations, scheduling, organization, and research logistics.
• Assisted with participant coordination, communication, and research support activities.
• Maintained research records, organized study materials, and supported data management processes.
• Collaborated with faculty, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams on behavioral health research initiatives.
• Served as a parent advocate assisting families navigating behavioral health services and care resources.
• Supported operational efficiency and communication between investigators, staff, and research participants.

Research Volunteer / Community Health Advocate - Florida State University College of Medicine - Tallahassee, FL

(2020-01 - 2025-12)

Behavioral Health Research and Community Engagement

• Assisted families in accessing behavioral health and social service resources through the Pediatric Behavioral Health Navigation Program.
• Communicated with physicians and healthcare providers to support individualized behavioral health plans.
• Conducted data collection and data entry for behavioral health and social service initiatives.
• Assisted in development and maintenance of an online database of mental health and social service providers.
• Supported collaborative initiatives involving 211 Big Bend and the College of Medicine to improve access to behavioral healthcare resources.
• Participated in community outreach efforts focused on behavioral health accessibility and care coordination.

Owner / Operator - Weikel Construction - California and Florida

(2011-01)

• Managed daily operations of a residential construction business across California and Florida.
• Coordinated project scheduling, subcontractors, budgeting, procurement, and client communication.
• Led multidisciplinary teams and managed multiple projects simultaneously in high-responsibility environments.
• Developed strong organizational, operational, leadership, and problem-solving skills transferable to research coordination settings.

Graduate Studies - Brown University Providence, RI

Post-Baccalaureate Studies - Biology - Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

Associate of Science - Natural Science and Mathematics - Napa Valley College Napa, CA