Experienced public health leader with a Master of Public Health from NYU and over a decade of dedicated service in state health departments and renowned healthcare institutions. Currently serving as Division Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), I lead a team of approximately 75 professionals, overseeing key programs in communicable diseases and immunization, advancing health equity, and driving strategic planning. In previous roles, I spearheaded data and health policy initiatives, directed statewide public health programs like the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), and contributed to addressing the opioid crisis as a Principal Investigator for Illinois' First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Grant. I am deeply committed to public health readiness, equity in healthcare access, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to create impactful health policies.My background in global health and data-driven program management, combined with my hands-on experience in crisis response, enables me to lead initiatives that make a measurable difference in the communities we serve.
Listed skills include Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Spanish, and 12 others.