Amari Pearson-Fields, Phd., Mph Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Infectious diseases claim the lives of 17 million people around the world every year, and we can expect that number to rise in the wake of COVID-19. Our best defense against the threats of ID is a strong and well-equipped workforce of clinicians and scientists who specialize in ID medicine. Thus, our work centers on building a robust and diverse pipeline of ID professionals ready to help overcome the ID challenges we face today and prepared to take on those to come.Each year, we invest hundreds of thousands of dollars toward ID research for trainees and early-career investigators. At the same time, we retain intellectual property by engaging seasoned ID researchers and clinicians to serve as mentors for our early-career scientists.The IDSA Foundation is supported by individual donors, corporate partners and corporate and institutional grants. With IDSA supporting the Foundation’s administrative costs, 75% of every dollar donated goes to direct support of our programs and initiatives.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Maryland

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided oversight for federally-funded programs aimed at increasing breast and cervical cancer screening for uninsured women; implementing evidenced based interventions to improve colorectal cancer screening; improving coordination of cancer control activities, and providing comprehensive cancer control.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as the Interim Chief for the Bureau of Cancer and Chronic Disease. Provided general oversight of various Bureau programs, including working closely with program mangers to address budgetary and programatic issues. Planed, initiated and ensured that program activities remained within the structure of the goals, policies and objectives set forth by the Director of the Department of Health. Developed and oversaw comprehensive budget for the Bureau.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Managed a variety of federally funded programs aimed at reducing the cancer burden in the District of Columbia including Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program; Comprehensive Cancer Control Program; and the Management, Leadership and Coordination in Cancer Prevention and Control Program. Developed individual program work plans, responded to community needs, federal mandates and priority areas. Monitored pass through and sub-awards funded under the Budget Support Act and oversaw $20M grant through the Master Settlement Agreement.

Provided strategic planning for non-profit and educational institutions. Advised clients on the development of fundraising campaigns including relationship cultivation, developing funding prospect list, and managing funding solicitations. Additionally, conducted primary research for client reports for funding partners. Developed employee training programs on partnership development, grant writing, etc.Clients included National LGBT Tobacco Control Network, California Tobacco Control Program, Capital Breast Care Center, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Alternatives for Crime Scholarship Foundation, Energy Institute of the Health Arts Foundation, American Legacy Foundation, Howard University, and Komen Foundation for the Cure.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided leadership and strategic oversight and operations management of a community-based, comprehensive breast cancer screening facility providing services to uninsured and under-resourced women.*Prepared, tracked and oversaw $1.6M budget; maintained organizational contracts and sub-awards. *Implemented strategic plans for growth optimization.*Recognized for being the center spokesperson in the media, on advisory boards as well as on coalitions and committees.*Responsible for creating fundraising activities and overseeing center research and activities.*Liaised with partnering institutions and organizations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw daily program operations including, staffing, budget, and reporting for multiple federal and private funded programs. *Conceptualized, developed and implemented national cancer education and behavioral change program for African American sexual minority women called the Spirit Health Education Circle.*Wrote and released the training manual and educational curriculum.*Drafted and finalized theory-based educational brochures, web content and a health passport.*Managed multiple national advisory committees in support of national programs *Implemented community engagement strategies.*Recognized for being a keynote speaker and notable presenter on behalf of the organization at national and international conferences, workshops, panels, meetings and advisory board assemblies.*Created study protocol and recruitment strategies; obtained approval of Institutional Review Board for a national study of health behaviors (Black Women 2 Women Spirit Health Study).*Principal investigator for qualitative and quantitative health behavioral studies.

Conceptualized, researched and managed national anti-tobacco social marketing campaign to effect change on community smoking norms. Served as subject matter expert interviewed by various members of the press on cancer prevention, screening, tobacco use, environmental hazards of tobacco smoke and access to care barriers. *Led national study on tobacco policies in LGBT bars and restaurants.*Provide program evaluation of patient navigation, smoking cessation and health promotion/disease prevention programs. Researched and compiled grant opportunities and applications; acquired multiple streams of program funding.*Organized first national women’s health conference focused on sexual minority women.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Recognized for directing a national health care provider training program (Removing the Barriers Cultural Competence Training). Recruited national partner sites to participate in health care provider competence training program.*Led and oversaw the training of project staff, consultant trainers and project evaluators.*Oversaw project listervs and maintained the “Heed the Call to Advocacy” health policy e-mail list.*Researched, analyzed and created monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual progress reports for the Mautner Project Board of Directors, funding agency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and program evaluator.

Doctorate Of Philosophy, Public Health

Community Health Education concentration specializing how to assess and improve the well-being of communities and public health systems.

Master Of Public Health, Maternal And Child Health

Concentration specializing in integrating biological, demographic, epidemiological, developmental, environmental, behavioral, and social.

Bachelor Of Arts, Broadcast Communication