Keondae Ervin, M.S., joins SCAI's Scientific Content team, bringing programmatic expertise and support in scientific programs, standards and guidelines, publications, and quality. He is an experienced project and program manager with experience in clinical research, public health, regulatory science, and healthcare administration. With experience managing federally and industry-funded initiatives, Keondae has led complex projects across pediatric, orthopedic, cardiology, and neurovascular therapeutic areas, particularly within the medical device and biotechnology ecosystems.

Most recently, Keondae served as Program Manager for the Early Feasibility Studies (EFS) Program at the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC), where he spearheaded strategic initiatives, including launching the EFS Clinical Site Alliance and establishing performance metrics to accelerate study startup timelines. Additionally, Keondae led clinical research projects under MDIC's NESTcc initiative, collaborating with the FDA, academic clinicians, and industry KOLs, and has authored scientific publications to advance real-world evidence.

Keondae was also at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), working on the contract management team, negotiating contracts, budgets, and providing operational support.

He holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Services Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a minor in Mathematics from Central Michigan University.