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BIO

My broad background with degrees in basic science and public health along with work experience in epidemiology and clinical research allow me to contribute an interdisciplinary approach toward assessing environmental health challenges. I am driven to improve quality of life through cultivating research, and my leadership and multidisciplinary background will allow me to be an integral contributor toward the advancement of health.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor
    University of Louisville, Department of Medicine, Louisville, United States1 Oct 2020
  • Professorial Lecturer
    George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington D.C., United States1 Aug 2019
  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    University of Louisville, Diabetes and Obesity Center, Louisville, United States3 Jun 2013 - 22 May 2015
  • Graduate Fellow
    University of Louisville, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2011 - 31 May 2013
  • Graduate Research Assistant
    University of Louisville, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Louisville, United States3 Aug 2009 - 29 Jul 2011
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Debate Coach
    University of Louisville, Pan-African Studies, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2007 - 29 May 2009

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Deputy Director for Environmental Justice Data and Evaluation
    Executive Office of the President, Council on Environmental Quality, Washington D.C., United States21 Nov 2022 - 27 Dec 2024
  • Interim Associate Director
    National Environmental Health Association, Programs and Partnership Development, Washington D.C., United States12 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2020
  • Research Coordinator
    National Environmental Health Association, Program and Partnership Development, Washington D.C., United States20 Nov 2018 - 10 Nov 2025
  • Policy Analyst - Environmental Health
    American Public Health Association, Center for Public Health Policy, Washington D.C., United States18 May 2015 - 16 Nov 2018
  • Chemical Technician Specialist
    Analysts International at Lexmark International, Incorporated, Research & Development, Lexington, KY, United States7 Feb 2005 - 31 Jul 2008
  • Supervisor
    Georgetown Scott County Department of Parks and Recreation, Kidz World, Georgetown, KY, United States1 Jun 1995 - 28 Jul 2000
  • Resident Assistant
    Western Kentucky University, Housing and Residence Life, Bowling Green, United States1 Aug 2001 - 11 Dec 2004
  • Weight Room and Desk Attendant
    Western Kentucky University, Raymond B. Preston Health Activities Center, Bowling Green, United States1 Feb 2001 - 9 May 2025

DEGREES

  • PhD, Public Health - Environmental Health Sciences
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States25 Aug 2009 - 10 May 2013
  • MPH, Public Health - Environmental and Occupational Health Scienceds
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States21 Aug 2007 - 8 May 2009
  • BS, Chemistry
    Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, United States21 Aug 2000 - 11 Dec 2004
  • BS
    Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, United States21 Aug 2000 - 11 Dec 2004

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Board Certified Environmental Scientist, Environmental Toxicology Specialty
    American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, Annapolis, United States15 Dec 2025
  • Incident Command System 100 (ICS-100)
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC, United States31 Jul 2018
  • Incident Command System 200 (ICS-200)
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC, United States31 Jul 2018
  • Epidemiology for Non -Epidemiologists
    American Public Health Association, Washington D.C., United States31 Jul 2018
    Learning Institute
  • Building a Climate, Health and Equity Speakers Bureau Training
    American Public Health Association, Washington D.C., United States24 Oct 2021

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States4 Jun 2013 - 22 May 2015
    Postdoctoral FellowshipSupervised by Bhatnagar A