United States
As a dedicated public health leader, my mission is to improve population outcomes foster strategic partnerships. With a career spanning non-profit organizations, government and academia, I have consistently focused on addressing social determinants of health and reducing disparities. Leadership Roles: • Associate Dean/Associate Vice Chair (2023-2025): Strategic oversight and support of research. • National Implementation Director (2017-2021): Led a $21.3 million initiative improving HIV+ health outcomes across 14 states through technical assistance and best practices. • Director of Education and Curriculum Development (2011-2017): Developed online modules enhancing skills of public health professionals. • HIV/AIDS Advisor to Haitian Ministry of Health (2007-2013): Guided policy, improving care access in collaboration with local and international partners. • Advisor to US Census Bureau (2006-2015): Enhanced data collection methods, as Convenor of the Race & Hispanic Origin Research Working Group. Key Areas of Expertise: • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitating partnerships among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community stakeholders to tackle complex public health challenges. • Community Health Initiatives: Designing and implementing interventions tailored to community needs, fostering local engagement and sustainable health improvements. • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Proficient in advanced statistical methods, transforming complex health data into actionable insights for decision-making. • Measurement of Patient-Reported Outcomes: Expertise in evaluating health outcomes from the patient's perspective, contributing to the enhancement of care delivery. • Epidemiological Research: Conducting rigorous studies to uncover health patterns and causes, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to develop targeted interventions. • Scientific Writing and Communication: Authoring impactful publications, policy briefs, and presentations to disseminate research findings effectively. Professional Journey: Behavioral Science International: As founder, I lead efforts to foster strategic partnerships and drive business development in public health research, focusing on evidence-based methods to reduce disparities. Academic and Research Leadership: In roles like Associate Vice Chair of Research, Lecturer in Public Health Practice, and Director of Education, I have managed grants, large datasets, provided consultation on research methods and developed curriculum.
• Advise academic and non-profit organizations on translating research, data, and complex public health concepts into actionable strategy for operational impact. • Guide evidence-informed decision-making, program development, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. • Develop and deliver effective communications for technical, executive, academic, and community audiences.
• Oversee the Applied Practice Experience (APE) within the MPH and DrPH programs • Approve practicum applications, learning agreements, evaluate preceptors and practicum sites • Oversee continuing education offerings by the college (e.g. webinars) • Maintain CEU provider status with NCHEC (MCHES/CHES) and NBPHE (CPH) • Support CEPH accreditation and retention initiatives • Supervision of staff
HIV SME for PhD/DrPh Dissertations • Advise on project feasibility, study design and analytical methods • Evaluate literature review, measures, metrics and data collecation tools • Review and Approve Dissertation Prospectus and Final Oral Exam
MPH Online Program/Courses Taught: • PUBH 6155: Research in Public Health • PUBH 6245: Applied Research in Public Health • PUBH 6640: Applied Project in Public Health • MPH Sub-Assessment Committee/CEPH Accreditation
Provide consultation on social determinants of health and qualitative research methodology.
• Course ID 945: Applied Practice and Integrative Learning Experience for Quantitative Methods • Course ID 370: Practice and Culminating Experience for Quantitative Methods • Course ID 360: Practice and Culminating Experience for Quantitative Methods • Course ID 265: The Practice of Quantitative Methods • Advise on practicum projects for 1-yr MPH students/clinician-scientists (MD, PhD, DO, DDS) enrolled in the Quantitative Methods Program
$8 Million CDC Translational Science Award • Direct and design 31 online courses, integrating social determinants in instructional modules • Define and describe health outcome and public health threat • Collaborate with contributing faculty from local and state Health Departments in the New England Region (CT, MA, NH, RI, VT) • Obtain accreditation and continuing education units (CEU) and CHES for EMT/EMS, RN, and MPH credentials
• Support the development and implementation of department-wide research objectives, policies, systems, plans and programs; manage and support grants and research data. • Provide consultation in the application of research methods to clinicians, faculty, graduate students and/or international trainees, in the design, preparation, and execution of proposals, and/or research projects. • Provide leadership in, and support research on social determinants and behavioral health, that is aimed at reducing disparities that stem from racial, ethnic, cultural, or socioeconomic barriers. • Establishes objectives with the administrative staff; determines standards of performance; evaluates performance, and ensures that the office is meeting objectives.
Health Communication Strategist / Scientific Writer /Opioid Epidemic & HIV • Advise Executive Leadership Team at a public health association on the translation of scientific information for dissemination to enrolled members • Scientific writing and development of blog posts
• Advise Executive Leadership Team at HIV service organization on the identification of sponsors, budget, protocol development and scientific writing • Collaborate with Grants Management Consultant on the submission of applications in Grants.Gov workspace, and interpret NOFO guidelines for CDC, USAID and foundation applications • Lead the cultural adaptation of HIV behavioral interventions for Key Populations (LGBT, FSW, Girls/Young Women) living with HIV in resource-poor setting • Develop analytical plan for implementation outcomes - acceptability, adoption, feasibility, sustainability