Position:
Oncology Science Professional at The Medical Affairs Company, Chair Advocacy and Policy Committee at Commission to End Health Care Disparities, Deputy Director at W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute, Chief Medical Officer at The Steptoe Group
Industry:
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Work:
The Medical Affairs Company
- Kennesaw, GA since Apr 2013
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Oncology Science Professional
Commission to End Health Care Disparities
since Oct 2011
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Chair Advocacy and Policy Committee
W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute
- Washington D.C. Metro Area since Sep 2009
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Deputy Director
The Steptoe Group
- Ellicott City, MD since Jun 2009
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Chief Medical Officer
AAFP
1986 - 2013
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Member
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
2012 - 2012
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Member
Uniformed Services University Center for Health Disparities Research and Education
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
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Executive Medical Director
Pfizer
Jun 2003 - Jun 2009
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Director Medical Policy
Education:
Pacific Lutheran University 1990 - 1992
MA, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Chicago Medical School 1981 - 1983
MD, Medicine
Spelman College 1974 - 1978
Pre med Biology, Medicine
Brown Medical School
Skills:
Advocacy, Healthcare, Community Outreach, Program Development, Research, Public Speaking, Clinical Trials, Community Education, Policy, Health Policy, Leadership, Program Management, Clinical Research, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Mental Health, Public Health, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Cardiology, Managed Care, Diabetes, Medical Education, Healthcare Consulting, Oncology, Family Medicine
Interests:
Professional and research interests include health management and disease prevention, community outreach and engagement, health and healthcare disparities, healthcare policy, clinical trials and minority participation, cultural competency, health care delivery, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in our service members veterans and their families.
Honor & Awards:
Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Community Service Promoting Health Equity & Reducing Health Disparities; Keynote speaker for the Cultural Perspectives on Behavioral Health Conference; Chronicled in the Book, Women of Color in Leadership: Taking Our Rightful Place, 2010; W.E. Upjohn Award, 2006; Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians'(USAFP) President's Award of Merit, 2004, 2006; Mid Atlantic Medical Council Outstanding Goaltender Award, 2005; Stratmore's Who's Who, 2004; State of Maryland Citation, 2004; State of Maryland Governor's Citation, 2004; Women of Color Emerald Honor for Medical Education, 2003; Commendable Service Medal, 2003, 2002; National Defense Medal, 2002; Joint Meritorious Unit award, 2000; Exceptional Service Award, 1999; National Defense Medal, 1998; One of nine Family Physicians profiled in AAFP's 50th Anniversary Book, Caring for America, The Story of Family Practice, 1997.