Dr. Joe Smyser

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CEO of PGP, Publisher of PGN @ The Public Good Projects
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Experienced executive and long-time public health nerd. Particularly interested in ways to better connect people to each other and to health information. Particularly concerned with the normalization of cynicism.As CEO of PGP I've been privileged to help lead numerous large-scale multi-stakeholder health communications programs. None of my accomplishments have occurred in isolation; my best work has come from being a member of diverse, passionate teams. Examples of initiatives and programs I’ve led are below:Infodemiology.com (2024-present)Infodemiology studies the spread of information with the goal of improving health. PGP manages the global hub for infodemiology’s community of practice, offering media monitoring dashboards, reports, resources, and the Infodemiology Training Program (ITP) through partnered health organizations. Life Unites Us (2020-present)https://lifeunitesus.comPowered by real stories from people across Pennsylvania, we're showing that addiction impacts people from all walks of life and that it's a treatable medical condition. In partnership with Shatterproof, Penn State Harrisburg, and Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.Appalachian Influence (2022-present)https://www.appalachianinfluence.com/Appalachian Influence is a network of everyday people—from church leaders to soccer coaches—who use social media to promote the benefits of harm reduction, with a particular focus on syringe services programs.Vaccination Demand Observatory (2020-present)https://www.thevdo.org/UNICEF's flagship social listening program, spanning all UN regions.UNICEF's Digital Community Engagement Unit for Polio (2021-present)https://www.poliokit.org/The DCEU aims to advance digital tools and technologies to support online communications needs, and to engage with populations where misinformation spreads. The DCEU covers over 40 countries. We also organize over 80,000 global digital 'social mobilizers,’ who help by sharing accurate information. PGN (2022-present)https://publicgoodnews.com/PGN is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to community health. PGN delivers news through a network of trusted community based organizations and health organizations.Proudly…Board Member, Recs (https://www.recsapp.com/)Advisory Board, Rutger's School of Public HealthDistinguished Alumni, San Diego State University Graduate School of Public HealthReturned Peace Corps Volunteer, Kingdom of Eswatini

Dr. Joe Smyser's Current Company Details
The Public Good Projects

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Dr. Joe Smyser Work Experience Details
  • The Public Good Projects
    Ceo
    The Public Good Projects Jun 2016 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    PGP (The Public Good Projects) is a public health nonprofit specialized in large-scale media monitoring programs, social and behavior change interventions, & cross-sector initiatives.PGP’s mission is to apply best evidence and practices from the public and private sectors to create bold projects for health. PGP’s programs and initiatives are evidence-based, tailored for particular populations, employ a collective impact model, and are scientifically evaluated.
  • Recs
    Board Member
    Recs Sep 2023 - Present
  • Rutgers School Of Public Health
    Advisory Board Member
    Rutgers School Of Public Health Apr 2023 - Present
    Piscataway, New Jersey, Us
  • Columbia University Mailman School Of Public Health
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Columbia University Mailman School Of Public Health Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
    New York, Ny, Us
    I teach two courses at Columbia University, Public Health Messaging & Creative Campaign Development, as well as Health Campaigns: Digital Analytics & Marketing Metrics.
  • Rescue Social Change Group
    Director, Strategy And External Affairs
    Rescue Social Change Group Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    •Build relationships and create partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, policymakers, campaigners, and industry counterparts pursuing causes and policies relevant to the work of the organization. •Prepare case studies to illustrate the unique methodologies of the organization and specific campaign successes. •Represent Rescue SCG in trainings, panels, and other public forums for industry, political, and advocacy organizations.
  • Rescue Social Change Group
    Director, Integrated Marketing Strategies
    Rescue Social Change Group Jan 2015 - Nov 2015
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Lead and manage integrated marketing strategies for Rescue SCG's various client brands and campaigns. Communication strategies include traditional media, digital media, social media, experiential marketing, brand ambassadors, direct mail, public relations, fashion, and other strategies for branded campaigns that aim to change health behaviors amongst youth and young adults.
  • Avalon Health Economics Llc
    Consultant
    Avalon Health Economics Llc May 2013 - May 2016
    Morristown, Nj, Us
    Avalon Health Economics LLC is a healthcare consultancy focused on data-driven business analytics, management consulting, litigation support, and policy analysis. We provide high-quality, high-value real-world health care economics consulting and research services relying on unparalleled industry knowledge and experience, accurate and defensible research, and attentive project management.
  • Big Boi
    Director Of Strategy And Business Development
    Big Boi Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
    Head of digital strategy and partnerships for Big Boi, of Outkast. Led digital strategy for the Outkast reunion worldwide tour and managed local activations at performance venues.
  • Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
    Evaluation Fellow
    Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Oct 2013 - Jan 2015
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Developed strategy and evaluation methodology for the national Tips From Former Smokers campaign and associated Quitlines.
  • Usaid
    Editor, Project Coordinator
    Usaid Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Editor and project coordinator responsible for the coordination, editing, and publication of best practices in caretaker support for child survival generated by a multi-agency (USAID, UNICEF, WHO, UNAIDS, CDC, NIH, FHI360, PIH, DePelchin Children's Center, Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, University of Texas, San Diego State University, etc.) Evidence Review Team and an extensive literature review.
  • California Department Of Public Health
    Campaign Manager
    California Department Of Public Health Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
    Sacramento, Ca, Us
    Manage a California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) social media communication campaign, "Toxic Butts," meant to raise awareness about the toxicity of cigarette butt waste within California. The campaign is run through a collaboration with San Diego State University.
  • California Department Of Public Health
    Consultant
    California Department Of Public Health Jan 2012 - May 2012
    Sacramento, Ca, Us
    Market and evaluate a statewide social media anti-smoking campaign, "Finish the Fight Against Big Tobacco." Produced a training for state tobacco control employees and a final recommendation report for the California Department of Public Health Tobacco Control Program.
  • L. International
    Advisor, International Programs & Communication
    L. International 2010 - Dec 2013
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Coordinate L.'s online communication strategy and public health programming abroad. Locate and maintain nonprofit partnerships. Manage monitoring and evaluation. Grant/proposal writing and management. Represent L. domestically and internationally.
  • Social Advocates For Youth
    Consultant: Campaign Manager
    Social Advocates For Youth Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
    Santa Rosa, California, Us
    Manage and evaluate three social media campaigns designed to raise awareness and encourage community advocacy in San Diego County. Campaign topics include smoke-free housing, drug abuse, and teen drinking.
  • Direct Relief International
    Consultant: Program Evaluation
    Direct Relief International Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
    Santa Barbara, Ca, Us
    Evaluated healthcare programs (including through photos and video) in both rural and urban settings in Haiti. Post-earthquake assessment.
  • San Diego State University
    Instructor
    San Diego State University Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    (Graduate Student Instructor)International Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation- Graduate level ▫ Spring 2010; Spring 2011Global Health I and II semester length courses - Graduate level ▫ I: Fall 2009; II: Spring 2010 Emergency Preparedness and (Disaster) Response semester length course - Graduate level ▫ Fall 2007 - Undergraduate level ▫ Spring 2007; Spring 2008
  • San Diego State University
    Instructor
    San Diego State University Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    (Instructor of Record)Emergency Preparedness and (Disaster) Response semester length course - Undergraduate level ▫ Spring 2009
  • Researchworks, Inc. / National Center For Injury Prevention And Control, Cdc
    Consultant: Project Lead
    Researchworks, Inc. / National Center For Injury Prevention And Control, Cdc Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Older adult safe mobility assessment tool development.Conducted environmental scan; recruited and managed expert panel and internal CDC staff; led focus groups,in-depth interviews; analyzed data; authored final recommendation report to CDC.
  • Project Concern International
    Consultant: Videographer
    Project Concern International Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Video shorts and a 30 minute documentary portraying HIV/AIDS and Food Security methodology.On-site filming, interviews, voice-over, still images, soundtrack development and extensive background research.
  • Fda
    Doctoral Intern
    Fda Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
    Silver Spring, Md, Us
    Office of International Programs, Middle East Section.Operated as a policy analyst, gathering data on various countries in Middle East.
  • University Of California At San Diego
    Researcher
    University Of California At San Diego Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
    La Jolla, Ca, Us
    Data collection and analyses on ongoing public health projects relating to drug and sexual risk behaviors in Tijuana, Mexico and along long-haul truck routes throughout Central America. Activities included: Survey design, GIS analyses, grant writing and review.
  • Researchworks, Inc.
    Consultant: Market And Usability Research
    Researchworks, Inc. Oct 2008 - Oct 2008
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Formative research for public health website tailored to the deaf and hard of hearing.Conducted environmental scan; recruited and managed expert panel; led key-informant interviews; analyzed data; authored final recommendation report.
  • Researchworks, Inc.
    Consultant: Videographer
    Researchworks, Inc. Aug 2008 - Aug 2008
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Directed production of a video portraying key insights from multiple focus groups
  • The Nuclear Threat Initiative
    Consultant: Proposal Writer
    The Nuclear Threat Initiative Apr 2008 - May 2008
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Developed proposal for international disease surveillance system.Project funded by Google.org for $2.5 million.
  • County Of San Diego
    Project Coordinator: Public Health Nursing Administration
    County Of San Diego Oct 2006 - May 2008
    San Diego, California, Us
    Heavily involved in several high-profile projects: Mobile Remote Workforce (switching Public Health workforce from paper to digital records), web-based referral system for Public Health Nursing (system design and process evaluation). Activities included: conducted group and one-on-one training for County and non-County employees, developed training booklets/materials, liaised between contracted IT firm and County offices and heads of project, developed, administered and analyzed internal progress reports
  • Instedd / Google.Org
    Usability Consultant
    Instedd / Google.Org Jun 2007 - Sep 2007
    Mountain View, Ca, Us
    Initial core team member involved in the design of an open source technology platform to produce tools to help partners enhance collaboration and improve information flow and knowledge sharing to better deliver critical services to vulnerable populations internationally.
  • Direct Relief International
    Corporate Liaison
    Direct Relief International Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
    Santa Barbara, Ca, Us
    Orchestrated donations from corporate medical donors (Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Baxter Healthcare, etc), created/maintained partner relationships with wide array of corporate donors, developed proposals for programs in consultation with internal departments and external corporate partners and developed, administered and analyzed internal progress reports on overseas and domestic public health programs
  • Swaziland Government
    Consultant: Media
    Swaziland Government Jan 2005 - Sep 2005
    Sz
    Produced media for nationally televised campaign on HIV/AIDS: documentary shorts, training video for health workers, images for electronic billboards. Media was produced using participatory methodologies and a human rights and feminist-based approach.
  • Population Services International
    Consultant: Public Health Media Consultant
    Population Services International Jun 2005 - Jul 2005
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Produced documentary for nationally toured campaign on HIV/AIDS, shown in rural, semi-urban and urban settings.
  • Peace Corps
    Peace Corps Volunteer
    Peace Corps 2004 - 2005
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Engaged in capacity-building projects related to HIV/AIDS in rural communities.
  • San Francisco Aids Foundation
    Counselor (Volunteer)
    San Francisco Aids Foundation Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Offered anonymous risk, crisis, and sexual health counseling services.

Dr. Joe Smyser Skills

Public Health Qualitative Research Nonprofits Research Program Evaluation Social Media Marketing Strategic Communications Program Management Engaging Speaker Policy Analysis Social Media Report Writing Public Relations Community Outreach Grant Writing Project Management Evaluation Scientific Writing Graphic Design Videography Photography Radian6 Hootsuite Tweetdeck Klout Non Profits Public Speaking Editing Writing International Project Management Usability Creative Writing Scientific Communications Adobe Design Programs Proposal Writing Management Program Development Policy Strategy

Dr. Joe Smyser Education Details

  • University Of California, San Diego - School Of Medicine
    University Of California, San Diego - School Of Medicine
    Public Health
  • San Diego State University-California State University
    San Diego State University-California State University
    Public Health (Global Health)
  • University Of California, San Diego
    University Of California, San Diego
    Public Health (Global Health)
  • San Diego State University-California State University
    San Diego State University-California State University
    Public Health: Global Emergency Preparedness And Response
  • University Of California, Berkeley
    University Of California, Berkeley
    Development Studies

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