Meet the Staff
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David M. Pariser, M.D.
A Medical College of Virginia graduate, Dr. David Pariser received his dermatology training at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology, and is currently a professor of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Department of Dermatology. As the senior dermatologist in the practice, Dr. David Pariser has brought over three decades of experience to tens of thousands of patients in the Hampton Roads area. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. David participates in clinical research and is in the forefront of pharmaceutical development in the field of dermatology.
Quite active in the affairs of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Pariser has served on over 85 committees, including the committee on the Guidelines of Care, Managed Care, Task Force on Universal Health programs, the Scientific Assembly Committee, Health Care Reform Issues and Regulatory Affairs, and the Advisory Board for which he served as Vice-Chair for two 4-year terms.
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He has been a representative to the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee for Virginia, and is a past Chair of the Committee on Organizational Structure of the American Academy of Dermatology. He was also the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer for 3 years, Secretary-Treasurer for 3 years, a Board member of the Academy for 10 years, and the 2009 President.
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Robert J. Pariser, M.D.
After graduating from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Robert Pariser completed dermatology specialty training at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is a professor in the Department of Dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Also, he is an associate professor of the Department of Pathology at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Robert Pariser enjoys the challenge of seeing both general dermatology and clinical research patients, in addition to being a respected dermatopathologist.
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Tina M. Watkins
MSN, FNP-C, CCRP
Tina Watkins is a board certified family nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology. She earned both her Master and Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from Old Dominion University. She enjoys providing compassionate care to individuals with general dermatology concerns. For over a decade, she has helped to conduct over 100 clinical trials in dermatology for such conditions as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and acne. She is proud to be an active contributor in advancing medicine through research. A native of Virginia Beach, Tina enjoys traveling with her family, cooking, dancing, and discovering new hobbies.
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Danielle Benedict, CCRC
Clinical Operations Manager
Danielle Benedict is a certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and dedicated Clinical Operations Manager with over 18 years of experience directing Phase I-IV clinical trials. Danielle oversees the daily operations at Virginia Clinical Research, ensuring trials are conducted ethically, efficiently, and in compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
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Brandy Hartman
Brandy is a Clinical Research Coordinator in dermatology research who enjoys helping people and contributing to advancements in patient care through clinical studies.
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Connor McCulley
Connor joined the Virginia Clinical Research team in early 2025 and has quickly developed a passion for the work being done at VCR and Pariser at large. A Virginia Beach native and Old Dominion University alum, Connor is committed to furthering dermatology research while making sure subjects have the best experience possible. Outside of work, Connor is a fan of rap music and long walks, and is an avid film buff who can often be found extolling the virtues of an AMC A-List membership.
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Crystal Temple
Crystal Temple is a clinical research coordinator with over 20 years’ experience supporting healthcare research and patient care. A resident of Chesapeake since 1989, she is married with two children and enjoys relaxing at the beach and spending time at classic car shows.
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Deanna Rixon
I have been in the research field for 13 years. I have been with Virginia Clinical Research for 9 years. Working in research is a very rewarding career. We get to spend a lot of time with our patients and provide them with life changing treatment. We have the great opportunity to help bring new medications to market for conditions that are difficult to treat with little or no treatment options. I am a native to Virginia Beach, earned my BS degree at NSU. I enjoy running, camping, yard work and spending time with my family.
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Erin Rivera, CCRC
Erin is a certified clinical research coordinator with over 17 years of experience in research. She was born and raised in Tidewater, where she resides with her husband, son, daughter, and rescue mutt. Erin enjoys gardening, traveling, crafting, and volunteering
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Tracey Phelps, CCMA, CCRC
Tracey, your friendly neighborhood clinical research professional who somehow manages to keep protocols, patients and paperwork all in line (most days). If there’s a checklist, I’ve probably already made a better one. I specialize in translating “clinical trial language” into something humans can actually understand. By personality I’m equal parts detail obsessed and people focused. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and unwinding with a good mystery or true crime series. I’ve always enjoyed playing detective, which is probably why research comes so naturally to me
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