Kerry Lynn Glover
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven Research Project Manager with extensive experience in international health research initiatives. Currently leading the Multimorbidity in Africa: Digital Innovation, Visualization, and Application (MADIVA) Research Hub, focusing on data science solutions to public health challenges. Skilled in project governance, multi-institutional partnerships, and stakeholder engagement, leveraging a background in research administration and media production to enhance collaborative efforts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Project Manager
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience
11.2021 - Current
- Strategic coordination and operational management of multi-site international research collaborations
- Liaised between research teams and external partners, established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and governance frameworks to enhance collaboration and compliance
- Contract management: coordinating subaward agreements, managing annual contract renewals, and budget alignment with NIH reporting requirements.
- Financial management: working with finance officers to ensure budget compliance with project needs and NIH standards
- Administered grants by consolidating progress reports from multiple sites and supporting grant applications to ensure timely funding and project alignment
- Personnel coordination: partnering with HR on recruitment processes to ensure appropriate talent acquisition for project milestones
- Supported Principal Investigator (PI) by facilitating progress reporting, managing grant activities, and engaging stakeholders to strengthen project outcomes
- Professional development: 2024 research project manager exchange fellowship at University of Michigan (DS-I Africa partner institution) - three weeks of knowledge sharing and cross-cultural learning in research administration.
Project Manager: Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM Celebrates 40 years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection (SHV)
Wits Art Museum
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Project overview: multi-component cultural project including catalogue publication, exhibition, webinar and celebratory events. Catalogue published March 2021; exhibition opened June 2021
- Managed budget and oversaw project schedule to ensure timely delivery of project components.
- Publication Project management: coordinating author essays, images, designers, editors, photographers, artist permissions and indexers.
- Executed quality assurance through proof-reading and copy editing in collaboration with specialist editors to maintain publication standards.
- Coordinated editorial committee meetings to facilitate communication among members.
- Coordinated event logistics, including guest management, catering vendor selection, and stakeholder relations, facilitating engagement with Standard Bank executive team.
- Presentation development: prepared and managed deck presentation for Strauss & Co-hosted webinar (Museum Moments series)
- Fundraising and development: Grant proposal applications and report writing.
Video Producer & Director
Freelance
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Directed and produced commercials and internal communications campaigns to elevate brand visibility for diverse clients.
- Developed comprehensive production schedules detailing all phases from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
- Managed supplier teams and budgets, achieving seamless project execution while meeting client expectations.
- Adapted production plans in response to unexpected challenges, maintaining project momentum through effective problem-solving.
- Fostered a positive, creative work environment that encouraged idea sharing and initiative among team members.
Senior Events Production Manager
O'MAGE
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed production of live events, focusing on content and video production.
- Oversaw team, creative process, budget, and client relationships.
- Collaborated with clients such as BMW, Standard Bank, Deloitte, and Samsung.
Senior Television Producer and Director
JLP Television
03.2010 - 01.2015
- Produced high-end magazine shows for internal audiences of multinational organisations including Standard Bank, Nedbank, ABSA, Cell C, and SAB.
- Directed, produced, and scripted content while managing client and supplier relationships.
Internal Communications Manager
Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Bank
02.2011 - 02.2011
- Managed the internal communications channel of the Video Unit at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Bank.
- Managed internal communications, ensuring all staff were informed of organisational changes and developments.
Television Production Manager
Red Pepper Pictures
06.2007 - 06.2007
- Managed production, produced, directed, scripted, operated autocue, and researched short-form television shows and adverts for national broadcasters.
- Produced content across genres including arts and culture, children's shows, and magazine shows.
- Executed both prepacked and live formats.
Education
MA - History of Art
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2020
BA Honours - English and History of Art
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa01.2001
BA - English and History of Art
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, WC01.1999
St Mary's School for Girls -
St Mary's School for Girls
Waverley01.1996
Skills
- Project management and strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Team coordination and leadership
- Multi-site collaboration
- Operational oversight
- Grant writing and research administration
- Event management
- Adaptability under pressure
Publications
- Glover K, Osler T, Adetunji K, et al. Leveraging Data Science to Understand and Address Multimorbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa: The MADIVA Research Hub Protocol. BMJ Health & Care Informatics. 2025;32(1):e101294. https://informatics.bmj.com/content/32/1/e101294
- Nyachowe DT, Bronstein V, Robertson H, et al. (including Glover K). Balancing protection of participants and other stakeholders with openness: African lessons from the MADIVA data sharing and access policy. Global Health Action. 2025;18(1):2590307. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/16549716.2025.2590307
Accomplishments
· Research Project Management Co-Learning Fellowship, University of Michigan, 2023
· Stein Lessing Scholarship 2018 Winner
· Killie Campbell Scholarship Award Winner 2018
· Laura Bassi Scholarship Winner 2018
· WSOA Research Committee Postgraduate Funding recipient 2019
· International Communicator Award of Excellence 2013, category Corporate Communications
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Traveling
- Outdoor swimming
- Reading
- Drawing
References
- Prof Scott Hazelhurst, Professor of Bioinformatics; Senior Scientist: Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience; PI: MADIVA Research Hub, Scott.Hazelhurst@wits.ac.za
- Dr Michael Klipin, Head of Division, WitsBits, University of the Witwatersrand, Michael.Klipin@wits.ac.za
- Julia Charlton, Senior Curator, Wits Art Museum, Julia.Charlton@wits.ac.za
Timeline
Research Project Manager
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience
11.2021 - Current
Project Manager: Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM Celebrates 40 years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection (SHV)
Wits Art Museum
08.2019 - 10.2021
Video Producer & Director
Freelance
01.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Events Production Manager
O'MAGE
02.2015 - 12.2016
Internal Communications Manager
Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Bank
02.2011 - 02.2011
Senior Television Producer and Director
JLP Television
03.2010 - 01.2015
Television Production Manager
Red Pepper Pictures
06.2007 - 06.2007
MA - History of Art
University of the Witwatersrand
BA Honours - English and History of Art
University of Cape Town
BA - English and History of Art
University of Cape Town
St Mary's School for Girls -
St Mary's School for Girls