Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBehavioral Scientist/Senior Service Fellow
Feb. 2022Seattle, Washington/Atlanta, Georgia Social and behavioral scientist focused on public health prevention policies, programs, and practices aimed on reducing poverty and improving health and well-being. Focused efforts on youth and community violence, firearm violence, women's health, economic support policies, health equity among other areas. Provided technical assistance to cooperative agreement recipients. Applied rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methods to assess policy, program, and practice effectiveness. Collaborated with academic institutions, government agencies, and community partners to ensure prevention strategies aligned with public health best practices. Provided mentorship and leadership to early-career researchers and managed a multimillion-dollar funding portfolio, ensuring that insights were translated into actionable strategies to improve health and well-being.