Atlanta, Georgia, United States
I am an accomplished public health epidemiologist with over 25 years of experience leading infectious disease prevention, outbreak response, and global health programs. My expertise includes clinical trials, molecular epidemiology, tuberculosis and HIV surveillance, field-based, population-based, and operational research in diverse domestic and international settings. I have served as principal investigator or co-investigator on projects totaling more than $30 million, and have authored more than >200 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and policy documents. My leadership roles included: developed and implemented the U.S. national TB molecular surveillance system; guided WHO to develop international standards and benchmarks for tuberculosis surveillance; led outbreak teams during Ebola and COVID-19 responses, and numerous tuberculosis transmission events; empowered and facilitated Ministries of Health to develop national public health policies and strategic plans. As a mentor to numerous Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, fellows, and international trainees, I have prioritized capacity building to ensure sustainable public health impact. My career has consistently bridged rigorous epidemiologic research with programmatic implementation to improve health globally.
Global Tuberculosis Branch: - - Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Monitoring and Evaluation (Lead)(2022–present) - - Strategic Initiatives and Applied Science Team (2019–2020) - - TB Prevention, Care and Treatment Team (2015–2019)
Surveillance, Epidemiology, Outbreak Investigations Branch: - - Outbreak Investigation Team (2005-2007) - - Molecular Epidemiology Activity (Lead) (2007-2010) International Research and Programs Branch: - - Program Strengthening and Epidemiology Team (2010-2014) - - Drug Resistance and Infection Control Team (2014-2015)
School of Public Health - - Biostatistics and Epidemiology - - Health Management and Policy
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine - - Internal Medicine - - Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC, CDC-funded) - - Tuberculosis Trials Consortium (TBTC, CDC-funded)
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine - - Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC, CDC-funded) - - Tuberculosis Trials Consortium (TBTC, CDC-funded)
Tuberculosis and Refugee Services - - Contact Investigation Team - - Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium - - Outreach Team (Outbreak Investigation Team, High-risk mobile screening and treatment Team, Directly Observed Treatment Team) Epidemiology and Health Information - - Biostatistician - - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Service (co-investigator)