Heather has been working in the market research industry since 2019. Prior to market research, Heather has an extensive medical background, working as a bedside nurse for over 17 years. She specializes in orthopedic and urology pre and post-op care. Heather also helped to form the first pain chapter of the Sandhills, helping to educate medical professionals on proper pain management and patient education. Heather is a native of North Carolina. She was born and raised near Raleigh, NC. She has one daughter that is the love of her life and an amazing husband. She enjoys gardening, cooking, fishing, interior decorating and animals of all kinds.

Jessica has been working in the market research industry since 2019. She started as a Recruiter and worked her way up to Project Manager. She takes personal interest in every project she is given. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. They enjoy going to movies, concerts and hiking. She is also an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds.

Portia is a people-centered individual who joined L&E in January 2020 as a part-time recruiter. She has a passion for exceptional customer service, fostering positive interactions, and supporting company goals. With a Bachelor’s degree in Management & Operations from the University of South Florida and over 15 years of customer service experience in various industries, Portia is committed to delivering top-notch service with every project that comes her way.

Danielle has been with L&E Research since September 2021, originally starting as a Client Service Representative. Since then, she started as a Medical Project Manager in August of 2023. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from MSU Denver in 2021. She has always had an interest in the medical field, and working on the Medical team with L&E has allowed her to continue working for the company she loves and gain more experience in the medical and marketing worlds. Danielle is a Colorado Native who loves to explore her home state whenever she can. When the weather is nice, Danielle loves to paddleboard, hike, and attend live music events. During the Winter, you can find her snuggled up on the couch reading a book or having a rom-com movie marathon.

Brittany has a degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University with a minor in Health Promotion. She completed her Emergency Medical Technician program at Loyola University. Her experiences ranges from working in an urgent care to providing care on the ambulance. Brittany also has experience in physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Jessica’s passion for market research began back in 2015 when she was recruited for a study here at L&E Research. She loved the experience so much that she knew she wanted to serve a larger role with the company. It wasn’t long before she began working her way to becoming a full-time leader on our Medical Operations Management Team. Jessica enjoys the constant change in projects and people as well as bringing our clients exactly what they need to execute a successful project!

Toni has been working in the medical industry since 2000, and in medical market research since 2021. She loves the logistics behind the research and strives to deliver a successful project each and every time. Toni is married to her best friend and a mom of two who keep her fullfilled. She loves traveling and creating new adventures with her family whenever possible! She has a passion for reading, cooking, gardening and crossing items off her bucket list!

Kristie has been with L&E since spring of 2017. She has held various roles within the company from recruiting, programming, and project management. Kristie has a passion for market research and ensuring each project is as successful as it possibly can be. She uses her skills obtained in her previous roles to thoroughly and logically execute each of her projects. Kristie is a Charlotte area native who married her Air Force Veteran husband in 2013. Kristie has two children, a son and a daughter, as well as a dog named Bear. In her free time, she enjoys listening to true crime podcasts, camping at various campgrounds with her family, going to all of her kids’ activities and crafting.