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GoodWorkRegistryFounder and CEO
Jan. 2024Sacramento, California, United StatesBuilding a registry of evidence-based practices on implementing, evaluating and sustaining "good work". Utilize human and AI-enabled research and analysis techniques to assess worker health and wellbeing and the implementation strategies, policies and practices that show promise in bringing about systemic and sustainable wellbeing improvements. Help employers, health care systems, biotech firms, consultants and others interested in worker and workplace health and wellbeing to assess, adapt and implement evidence-based "good work" tools in context for improved access, learning and impact.
University of California, San FranciscoProfessor
May. 2022San Francisco, California, United States
Taylor & Francis GroupCo-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health
Jan. 2022Co-edit The Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health (JWBH), a refereed scholarly global journal focused on the intersection of the holistic well-being of employees, family members, and work environments implementing innovative practices.
GenentechPrincipal, Health Policy & Systems Research, Evidence for Access
Mar. 2020 - Jan. 2024South San Francisco, California, United StatesLed discovery and resolution of evidence needs across medical, policy, and commercial teams through accelerated internal cross-functional strategic planning and implementation science approach. Continuously delivered strategic advisory in strategy, measurement, and implementation of systems improvements. Impacted the likelihood of predicting success for interventions and investments based on the social and ecosystem context of initiative implementation. Key Projects:
* Expanded evidence on effective interventions to improve service delivery with innovative solutions in care deserts
* Developed a comprehensive bank of resources to execute strategic action toward reducing barriers to care in targeted localities
* Increased awareness of social determinants of health’s influence on disease presentation, treatment, and outcomes by creating a compendium of research and conducting department training
UCSFAffiliate Faculty
Apr. 2015 - May. 2022Institute for Health and AgingCollaborate with faculty and affiliated partners on pro-social activism, systems research, implementation science, evaluation and learning efforts. Serve on multiple advisory boards focused on leadership, worker health & wellbeing, mental health, access to care and the value of health investments including the Griffith Leadership Center at UofM, CDC/NIOSH WellBQ scientific advisory group, Mattingly Award for Mental Health in the Workplace and Value-Based Insurance Design Center at UofM, among others. Active co-editor of the Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health and professor at the UCSF Institute for Health & Aging, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the UCSF Emancipatory Sciences Lab Network.
Integrated Benefits InstituteExecutive Vice President
Apr. 2014 - Jan. 2018Strategic advisor managing research, operations, and national communications for leading employer, payer, and provider coalition in applied health and productivity space. Developed annual research agenda in partnership with the board research committee and cross-industry stakeholders including leaders from health care systems, biotech and pharmaceutical firms, health and disability insurance companies, employers and other organizations and communities. Achieved significant revenue and membership growth by expanding staff, output, and reputation. Additionally, created a strategy for attracting and retaining top talent with opportunities to innovate, share research, and advance careers.
Center for Workforce Health and PerformanceCo-Founder, President & Research Director
Nov. 2013 - Mar. 2020Co-founded and designed an independent nonprofit to address societal needs around long-term systemic research and implementation for worker health and wellbeing. Developed research, communications, and strategic plans focused on the physical, social, and mental health of workers. Engaged multiple experts and community leaders across industries including health care delivery systems, biotech and pharmaceutical firms, health insurance companies, employers and other key stakeholders. Created practice from the ground up using sociological and public health systems perspective including board development and generation of by-laws. Produced scholarly publications and presented at conferences and webinars nationally and internationally.
Integrated Benefits InstituteResearch Director
Jun. 2005 - Apr. 2014Directed and executed a research program focused on the impact of health benefits and chronic disease on employees’ quality of life, clinical outcomes, job performance, and well-being. Co-developed strategic framework for research production with a tiered structure including products ranging from short, digestible summaries to high-investment research.
The Wallace FoundationSenior Evaluation Officer
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2005Designed and managed research projects to further learning and the use of evidence in the Foundation’s fields of investment including leadership, organizational behavior, use of incentives and social change. Linked research and evaluation to field leaders and policymakers. Developed and oversaw the work of high-level professional researchers. Presented results of research and analysis in written and oral form to internal and external audiences. Co-developed the first ever outcomes scorecard for the philanthropic activities of the Foundation.
RAND CorporationAssociate Behavioral Scientist
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2000Conducted health services and social policy research with a focus on organizational and management studies across a variety of institutional types. Designed, implemented and managed case studies, focus groups, large datasets and survey efforts. Supervised and conducted data collection and statistical analyses. Generated and presented written reports and research papers documenting study findings.
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsHealth Science Specialist/Fellow
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1997Conducted research in support of dissertation as part of predoctoral fellowship provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Utilized multivariate statistical techniques and hierarchical linear modeling to analyze relationships between treatment program services and outcome measures such as clinical functioning and quality of life for U.S. veterans with serious mental illness.
Alameda CountyDirector, Oakland Homeless Families Program
Jun. 1992 - Jul. 1993Oakland, CaliforniaDirected a $1.3 million health care and support services delivery system linked to permanent housing for homeless families. Provided overall fiscal oversight and management for the program. Hired, directed, trained, supervised and evaluated all program staff. Planned, organized, implemented and evaluated all program services included mental health service delivery, case management, substance abuse treatment and housing provision.
Tri-City Health CenterPlanning and Special Programs Manager
Jun. 1990 - Mar. 1992Fremont, CaliforniaResponsible for planning, grantwriting, fund raising, research, program development, management and evaluation of four special programs funded by private foundations and government entities. Hired, directed, trained, supervised and evaluated six staff members.
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