Natalia T. Beckenhauer, DNP, RN, ACRP

Natalia B. is an accomplished nurse leader and clinical research executive with more than 15 years of experience advancing clinical science across private, government, nonprofit, and academic healthcare environments. She serves as Director of Clinical Research and as a Regional Research Nurse with IQVIA, providing strategic and operational leadership for complex Phase I–IV drug and medical device trials. Her expertise includes clinical operations, regulatory and IRB compliance, budgeting, contracting, audit readiness, and enterprise-wide research integration, with a strong record of translating scientific innovation into safe, high-quality clinical practice.

Throughout her career, Natalia has led multidisciplinary research programs within highly regulated and high-acuity specialties, including cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, transplantation, and emergency-use investigations. She is recognized for her ability to build and sustain cross-functional partnerships, lead organizational change, and develop high-performing teams that consistently achieve quality, safety, and operational excellence. Her professional background also includes experience supporting clinical and aesthetic practice operations, and she maintains a professional affiliation with Clinical Beauty Me, contributing clinical insight and healthcare expertise to patient-centered aesthetic care.

Committed to advancing healthcare through leadership, research, and service, Natalia holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on executive leadership and is a published author in peer-reviewed journals addressing quality and safety in healthcare systems. She is actively involved in advocacy and community engagement, serving as an Annual Fundraiser Team Lead for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Natalia’s career reflects a dedication to excellence, integrity, and meaningful impact across the continuum of care.

• University of Nebraska Medical Center - DNP
• University of Nebraska Medical Center - BSN
• College of Saint Mary - ASN

• Ethical Research Oversight Course Certification
• ACRP-CP
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Nurse
• CITI/GCP

• Sigma Theta Tau
• Dean's Travel Award AACN Student Policy Summit 2022

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• American Nurse Association
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses
• Nebraska Nurses Association
• Public Responsibility In Medicine & Research
• UNMC College of Nursing Research Review Committee
• Veterans Affairs Leadership Student

• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
• University of Nebraska Medical Center
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Barrett Clinic P.C.
• UNMC COLLEGE OF NURSING, WND
• University of Nebraska Medical Center - Member of the College of Nursing Research Review Committee