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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

In this role, I edit peer-reviewed health policy research papers that are read by members of Congress and top policymakers throughout federal, state, and local government. I have also edited articles for Health Affairs Forefront, our online publication featuring commentary and analysis on health policy and issues affecting health and health care. And I've been a frequent co-host of Health Affairs This Week, a weekly podcast on the latest news in health policy, and moderator of events such as Health Affairs Journal Club.

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses including Epidemiology for Clinical and Translational Research, Research/Writing in the Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Services Systems Design

Report and write feature articles for magazines and other publications, with a focus on health and healthcare. Also provide strategic communications consulting, editing and writing services to clients in the public and private sectors.

Encinitas, California

As senior consultant for content strategy, I helped government, non-profit and private-sector organizations in healthcare and public safety communicate with their target audiences. In that role, I was responsible for developing strategic communications plans, including key messaging, as well as implementing tactics. Projects have included developing presentations and talking points; planning and facilitating strategic planning and stakeholder meetings; writing op-eds, articles and video scripts; researching and writing white papers and reports, including EMS Agenda 2050; and overseeing digital campaigns.

Working in the Office of Policy and Planning, HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, I assisted with research related to alternative destinations for emergency medical services as well as other topics. I also helped draft an agency-wide after-action report for the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Master Of Public Health (M.P.H.), Epidemiology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History Of Science, History Of Medicine