Everly Macario, Sc.D., M.S., Ed.M. Email & Phone Number

Chicago

Direct the execution of multi-site practice-based research projects conducted by the PROS network by leading the staff team that works with pediatric researchers and practitioners across the U.S.In collaboration with the PROS Director, Associate Director, and Vice President, help guide the strategic and scientific direction of the PROS network on topics of high relevance to pediatric primary care including:• Improving HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccination rates• Screening for social determinants of health• Enhancing mental health• Preventing adolescent substance use• Promoting judicious prescribing of antibiotics• Understanding the use of telemedicine in primary care• Exploring the effectiveness of COVID-19 and influenza vaccine text reminders• Studying Long COVID in children

United States

Core competencies in PUBLIC HEALTH:• Principal Investigator• Qualitative research• Quantitative research• Research design & research protocol development• Data analysis• Research participant recruitment support• Health/medical/science journal article writing• Focus group moderation (English/Spanish): in-person, phone, web-enabled focus groups• Interviewing (English/Spanish): one-on-one, dyads, triads, Cognitive Interviews• Workshop facilitation• Survey development• Formative research• Target audience analyses• Literature reviews, environmental scans, gap analyses, needs assessments• Campaign design (branding)• Campaign / program evaluation• Social marketing expertise• Behavior change communication expertise• Health literacy / plain language expertise• Grant/proposal writing• IRB & OMB submissions expertise• Strategic planning• Partnership development• Message development & testing• Health education products development• Multicultural outreach expertise (fluent in Spanish)• Media/public relations expertise• Project management• Presenter

Rockville, Md

Design, implement, and analyze results from rigorous methodologies appropriate to health communications research questions for:• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Safe to Sleep Campaign, Media-Smart Youth–Eat, Think, and Be Active! Program• Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)• National Eye Institute (NEI), National Eye Health Education Program, outreach to American Indians and Alaska Natives• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)• National Institute on Aging (NIA)• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Drugs + HIV: Learn the Link Campaign, NIDA Goes Back to School Campaign• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Multicultural Outreach Initiative• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)• National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)• Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)• WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

Fort Washington, Maryland

Offer counsel in the areas of: strategic planning, social marketing, research, data analyses, multicultural outreach and promotion, materials/resources development, health communications, and media relations services.

United States

I tell my experience with antibiotic resistance to stakeholders to elevate awareness of the antibiotic resistance crisis and advocate for action on accelerated antibiotic resistance mitigation and investment.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Helped found the MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Research Center to understand and interrupt MRSA transmission.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversaw day-to-day program planning and implementation of National Cancer Institute (NCI) account. Used social marketing and public/media relations expertise to educate providers, patients, and the public about ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer (with emphasis on reaching culturally diverse audiences). NCI account activities pertained to 5 A Day, breast and cervical cancer, clinical trials, patient education, health promotion, science awareness, cancer risk communications, and Cancer Information Service (CIS) programs. Specific tasks: designed health communications and branding/image campaigns; monitored account budgets; organized client presentations; guided planning process of account work; supervised and motivated staff in their implementation of client projects; expanded existing client business; identified and cultivated new business.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Oversaw daily operations and budget of “Nutrition Intervention to Reduce Cancer Risk Among Adults with Limited Literacy” study; developed protocol and conducted focus groups and interviews; recruited participants; trained and supervised Nutrition Interventionist and student intern; coordinated delivery of intervention and evaluation; established community collaborations. Collected and analyzed survey data for “5 A Day Worksite Nutrition Intervention” study; designed survey instruments and protocol; supervised Survey Assistants; moderated focus group discussions; designed system for quality assurance and confidentiality of data collection.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Prepared computer models and conducted research for strategic plans, feasibility assessments, and Certificates-of-Need for mental health/substance use disorder service providers.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Created strategies for projects and assigned priorities for scheduling; performed market assessments; surveyed and recommended physician fees; recruited physicians; and maintained databases to support the development and management of Preferred Provider and Health Maintenance Organizations.(MHCS developed and managed the Traveler's Health Network--PPO/HMO networks in 60 U.S. cities to support its managed care product lines. In 1989, MHCS's development and management services division was sold to The Traveler's Insurance Co. This division later merged with MetLife and was ultimately acquired by United Healthcare Group.)

Sc.D. (Doctor Of Science), Health And Social Behavior / Social Marketing

Ed.M. (Master Of Education)

M.S. (Master Of Science), Health Policy And Management

B.A. (Bachelor Of Arts), History And Sociology Of Science

Activities and Societies: Comparative Health Care Systems, National Health Service, London, England, Independent research on HIV/AIDS.