Angela Holder
Smyrna
Summary
Strategic Compliance Consultant with expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management, skilled in conducting risk assessments and developing compliance programs. Proven ability to drive positive organizational change and enhance adherence to industry regulations through effective policy enforcement and data analysis.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk and Compliance Consultant
Global Payments
Atlanta
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted risk assessments to identify compliance gaps in operational workflows, enhancing overall compliance posture.
- Monitored industry regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.
- Collaborated with legal and operational teams to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Prepared detailed compliance reports summarizing findings and actionable recommendations, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas of noncompliance within the organization.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings concerning regulatory compliance issues.
- Assessed new business initiatives against existing policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Coordinated with various departments to develop effective risk management strategies.
- Assisted with preparing reports for internal and external auditing requirements.
Analytical Chemist, Quality Control Lab Manager, and Lab Safety Representative
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta
06.2019 - 09.2025
- Conducted advanced liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS) analyses for the identification and quantification of small molecules in complex biological and chemical matrices.
- Ensured accurate data collection and analysis in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to support therapeutic development.
- Assessed laboratory testing results to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in public health strategies.
- Created standard operating procedures for laboratory tests measuring antiretroviral therapy, enhancing informed HIV treatment strategies.
- Participated in quality control initiatives to enhance laboratory result accuracy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design experimental protocols.
- Chaired the committee overseeing laboratory safety enhancements, improving safety protocols across research groups.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering professional development and enhancing lab capabilities.
Associate Service Fellow, Research Chemist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta
09.2008 - 06.2019
- Developed innovative mass spectrometry assays to measure drug concentrations, advancing research methodologies.
- Conducted research on quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical concentrations in viral treatments while adhering to privacy protocols.
- Supervised and mentored science fellows in sample preparation and analysis techniques, improving data accuracy.
ORISE Fellowship
Atlanta
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Purified and characterized reagents critical to developing diagnostic assays for enhanced HIV detection capabilities.
- Developed intervention strategies that significantly reduced HIV transmission rates.
Quality Control Technician
Merial, Ltd.
Duluth
01.2004 - 08.2004
- Communicated technical information regarding pharmaceutical research to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
- Created comprehensive reports on adverse reactions associated with pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted inspections on raw materials and finished products for quality assurance.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Georgia State University
Atlanta08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Georgia State University
Atlanta05-2003
Skills
Affiliations
- Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance Program (CPQA) – The University of Buffalo
- NCHHSTP Safety Chair – The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis
- The American Chemical Society
- Atlanta Calcium Club – Secretary, Organizer
- Chemistry Club - Georgia State University
Patents And Grants
Ellis, April; Yiming, Ye; Holder, Angela; Huang, Yun; Kirberger, Michael; Yang, Jenny Jie; Zou, Jin; Yang, Wei., Analyte Sensors, Methods for Preparing and Using Such Sensors and Methods of Detecting Analyte Activity., US 2010/0196918, 12/14/07, 08/05/10
Publications
- Daly MB, Dinh C, Holder A, Rudolph D, Ruone S, Swaims-Kohlmeier A, Khalil G, Sharma S, Mitchell J, Condrey J, Kim D, Pan Y, Curtis K, Williams P, Spreen W, Heneine W, García-Lerma JG., SHIV remission in macaques with early treatment initiation and ultra long-lasting antiviral activity., Nat Commun., 12/04/24, 15, 1, 10550, 10.1038/s41467-024-54783-0, 39632836, PMC11618496
- Kuklenyik Z, Martin A, Pau CP, Holder A, Youngpairoj AS, Zheng Q, Cong ME, Garcia-Lerma JG, Heneine W, Pirkle JL, Barr JR., On-line coupling of anion exchange and ion-pair chromatography for measurement of intracellular triphosphate metabolites of reverse transcriptase inhibitors., J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci., 11/01/09, 877, 29, 3659-66, 10.1016/j.jchromb.2009.09.007, 19783232
- Holder, AN; Ellis, AL; Zou, J; Chen, N; Yang, JJ., Facilitating Chromophore Formation of Engineered Ca2+ Binding Green Fluorescent Proteins., Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2009, 486, 1, 27-34, 10.1016/j.abb.2009.03.016
For a full list of publications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi
Equipment Experience
- Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Akta Primer FPLC
- Shimadzu UV-1601 Spectrometer
- BMG Labtech Fluostar OPTIMA Microarray Reader
- MJ Research Minicycler
- Techne Genius PCR Thermocycler
- Photon Technology International Fluorescence Lifetime Spectrometer
- Zeiss Axioplan Upright Fluorescence Microscope
- Shimadzu Prominence LC system
- Shimadzu Nextera 30/40 series LC System
- Waters Acquity UPLC
- Pharmacia AKTA Purifier
- Sciex QTRAP 4500 Mass Spectrometry System
- Sciex Triple Quad 5500+ System
- Sciex QTRAP 6500+ System
- Sciex Triple Quad 7500+ System
Awards And Scholarships
- Charles C. Shephard Science Award, 2022
- Certificate of Recognition – CDC Lab Fest, 2016
- National Dean’s List, 2005-2006
- Chancellor’s List, 2005-2006
Timeline
Risk and Compliance Consultant
Global Payments
09.2025 - Current
Analytical Chemist, Quality Control Lab Manager, and Lab Safety Representative
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
06.2019 - 09.2025
Associate Service Fellow, Research Chemist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
09.2008 - 06.2019
ORISE Fellowship
06.2006 - 09.2008
Quality Control Technician
Merial, Ltd.
01.2004 - 08.2004
Master of Science - Chemistry
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Georgia State University