The People Behind the Collective
Built by researchers, for researchers. Meet the team that believes every clinical site deserves to be seen.
Maria Ladd & Amy Ford — the heart and soul behind the Collective
Our Story
Maria Ladd and Amy Ford spent their careers in the trenches of clinical research — and saw the same gap over and over. Incredible sites had no way to truly showcase who they are. Feasibility questionnaires reduced vibrant teams to checkboxes and spreadsheets, hiding the passion, culture, and human connection that make a site worth partnering with.
So they built the Collective — a community where sites can share their story through rich profiles and video tours, connect with sponsors and CROs, and be seen for more than just their data. Because the best partnerships aren't built on spreadsheets. They're built on trust.
“A shared goal doesn't create collaboration. Communication, understanding, and listening do. Those things don't develop in isolation — or by continuing ‘the way we've always done it.’ Join the community. Be discovered — and discover new connections.”
Meet the Founders
Maria Ladd
Co-Founder
With two decades of experience in clinical research, Maria has witnessed firsthand the challenges sites face in gaining visibility. Her passion for community-building and her deep understanding of the research landscape drove her to co-found the Collective — a space where every site has a voice.
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Amy Ford
Co-Founder
Amy brings a unique blend of strategic vision and genuine warmth to the Collective. Her belief that meaningful partnerships start with real human connection has shaped every aspect of the platform — from how sites tell their stories to how sponsors discover them.
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