CME Expeditions leverages the experience and expertise of renown health science and adventure professionals to create incomparable educational tours. Our mission is to facilitate medical knowledge sharing, and we believe that expedition settings are the perfect delivery system for those willing to step outside of their comfort zone. We understand your dedication to the practice of medicine and offer exclusive packages that ensure the experience of a lifetime while serving as a reminder of why… Show more CME Expeditions leverages the experience and expertise of renown health science and adventure professionals to create incomparable educational tours. Our mission is to facilitate medical knowledge sharing, and we believe that expedition settings are the perfect delivery system for those willing to step outside of their comfort zone. We understand your dedication to the practice of medicine and offer exclusive packages that ensure the experience of a lifetime while serving as a reminder of why you answered the call to medicine in the first place. Your experience is our priority and your safety is our obligation. Show less

Providing program leadership to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (HHS-ASPR), specifically to the division of Strategy, Policy, Planning and Requirements (SPPR) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).

Led the development initiation and closeout of a large, technically and geographically diverse project portfolio funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction, specifically under the mission of the Biosecurity Engagement ProgramDeveloped diplomatic relations and accomplished complex program goals with leading life science professionals based in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon and JordanLed… Show more Led the development initiation and closeout of a large, technically and geographically diverse project portfolio funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction, specifically under the mission of the Biosecurity Engagement ProgramDeveloped diplomatic relations and accomplished complex program goals with leading life science professionals based in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon and JordanLed the design and development of proposals, while providing subject matter expertise, to USG (US-DoS, US- DoD, CDC, and USAID) and non-USG clients including WHO, and independent foundationsServed as an epidemiology, One Health, infectious disease and biosecurity subject matter expert trainer and lecturer during programmatic and external academic engagements Show less

Managed and oversaw project and personnel activity within the U.S. designated AFRICOM region under the U.S. Department of Defense funded Academic Engagement PartnershipOversaw and implemented international project activities aimed at strengthening national resilience to emerging infectious diseases in Uganda, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, and South AfricaInitiated and managed cross industry communication and collaboration to support project activitiesLed the design and… Show more Managed and oversaw project and personnel activity within the U.S. designated AFRICOM region under the U.S. Department of Defense funded Academic Engagement PartnershipOversaw and implemented international project activities aimed at strengthening national resilience to emerging infectious diseases in Uganda, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, and South AfricaInitiated and managed cross industry communication and collaboration to support project activitiesLed the design and development of technical proposalsProvided subject matter expertise to support RFI/RFP/RFA response to US-DoDServed as epidemiology subject matter expert for field trainings Show less

Managed and coordinated emergency response and recovery efforts targeted to curb the threat of EbolaDeveloped, budgeted, and implemented novel public healthcare programs in resource limited settings.Collected and analyzed epidemiological and clinical data from rural and urban clinics across LiberiaResponded to and led the development of RFPs/RFAs for donor grants in countryServed as an HQ focal point for the establishment of a new country office and outpost for… Show more Managed and coordinated emergency response and recovery efforts targeted to curb the threat of EbolaDeveloped, budgeted, and implemented novel public healthcare programs in resource limited settings.Collected and analyzed epidemiological and clinical data from rural and urban clinics across LiberiaResponded to and led the development of RFPs/RFAs for donor grants in countryServed as an HQ focal point for the establishment of a new country office and outpost for AmeriCaresLed efforts to develop and establish partnerships and MOU’s with governmental bodies and other international non-governmental organizations Show less

Led the development and design of proposals in response to RFP’s/RFA’s from international funding agencies such as USAID, DFID and AusAID within a technical unit as well as the business development teamServed as the subject matter expert for the design and implementation programs targeted towards mitigating HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and Neglected Tropical Disease Implemented associated community outreach efforts based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of… Show more Led the development and design of proposals in response to RFP’s/RFA’s from international funding agencies such as USAID, DFID and AusAID within a technical unit as well as the business development teamServed as the subject matter expert for the design and implementation programs targeted towards mitigating HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and Neglected Tropical Disease Implemented associated community outreach efforts based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of epidemiologic dataEnabled logistical success of missions by acquiring high value medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical products in addition to entry visas for mission participants; accomplished through collaborative and diplomatic means involving networking, negotiating, and personal outreachAssisted in clinical and surgical procedures that often took place in mercurial and resource poor environs and required conversational comprehension of French and Spanish languageHeld a managerial leadership role during clinical and surgical teaching missions in: Am Timan, Chad; El Guabo, Ecuador; Obo, Central African Republic; PiBor, South Sudan; Tanga, Tanzania; Zemio, Central African Republic; Monrovia, Liberia; Foya, LiberiaEngaged corporate social responsibility sector representation to facilitate gift-in-kind agreements purposed to support company development initiativesManaged USG funded sub awards and trained international staff on USG complianceCoordination and execution of social media campaigns in efforts to garner support and awareness for the organization Show less

Provided research support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded HIV Outpatient Study (HOPS)Maintained a confidential and wholly comprehensive clinical lab and demographic information database containing detailed records of more than 600 HIV positive individuals actively involved in the studyRetained a current and extensive clinical and pharmacological knowledge base of HIV and non-HIV disease presentations and treatmentsDeveloped, execute… Show more Provided research support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded HIV Outpatient Study (HOPS)Maintained a confidential and wholly comprehensive clinical lab and demographic information database containing detailed records of more than 600 HIV positive individuals actively involved in the studyRetained a current and extensive clinical and pharmacological knowledge base of HIV and non-HIV disease presentations and treatmentsDeveloped, execute, submit, and formally present novel research concepts in collaboration with principal study investigators and outside consultantsInteracted and collaborated with oversight entities and other HOPS research consultants and at clinics throughout the United States to ensure best practices Show less

Influenza specialist stationed at the Arlington County Public Health Department. Working on Emergency preparedness and outbreak response associated with H1N1 Swine Flu

Supported the City of Alexandria Health Department in their efforts to survey for and prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases including but limited to West Nile virus.

Located contacted, interviewed, and organized leaders of prostate cancer screening programs throughout the District of Columbia for a symposium event purposed to identify gaps in access to prostate cancer care

Maintained and Updated the State of Georgia’s HIV/AIDS database to assure quality and confidentiality Scanned and filed HIV related documents associated with Georgia residentsServed as a consult to department of corrections HIV/AIDS screening processExamined forms related to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)Completed extensive security and confidentiality training