Terri Robinson
Clinical Research Coordinator, Spinal Cord Injury Program
- Marcus Center for Advanced Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Research
About Terri
“Research is the bridge between innovation and better patient care.”
Terri Robinson is a Clinical Research Coordinator in Shepherd Center’s Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Research Program. She plays a key role in coordinating multi-site clinical research activities and managing participant scheduling and data collection for the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Program. Terri ensures compliance with regulatory standards and supports process improvement to maintain data integrity across studies.
Research specialties
- Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
- Rehabilitation outcomes
- Patient-centered research
- Healthcare operations
- Data integrity and process improvement in clinical research environments
Education & training
- Western Governors University (currently attending)
Why her work matters
Terri’s background in healthcare administration and claims review showed her how meaningful, well-designed research can directly improve patient care. That experience inspired her to support studies that elevate rehabilitation outcomes and strengthen healthcare delivery.
“Shepherd’s commitment to innovation, compassion, and patient-centered care makes this work deeply meaningful. Being part of a team that advances rehabilitation research and improves quality of life for patients motivates me every day.”
Beyond Shepherd
Terri was recognized by Shepherd Center for her empathy and kindness toward research participants. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, writing, acting, and directing. She also loves skating and, when the weather permits, walking and riding bikes.
