Presentations & Speaking Engagements

I regularly present at national and regional conferences, as well as provide training and technical assistance on topics related to public health systems, health equity, aging, and community-based approaches to improving population health.

Selected Presentations & Trainings

2026

  • Urban Affairs Association - Workshop and Conference Presentation

2025

  • American Society on Aging (ASA Conference)

2024

  • American Public Health Association (APHA Annual Meeting) – Report and Poster Presentation

  • National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO Annual Conference)

2023

  • National Network of Public Health Institutes – Sustainable Planning for Public Health Departments in Multisector SDOH-Focused Coalitions (Training)

  • Pennsylvania Department of Health – Public Health Improvement Training

  • Health Equity Summit – Lifting Up Racial and Ethnic Minorities (Panel Presentation)

2022–2021

  • National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO Annual Conference)

Featured Topics

  • Planning for a Big Vision: Multi-Sector Planning and Research Development

  • Aging Our Way: Recognizing Ageism and the Social Determinants of Health in Long-Term Planning

  • Using a Collective Action Approach to Address Racial Health Disparities: Allegheny County’s REACH Coalition

  • Adopting a Community Clinical Linkages Framework to Address Disparities in Flu Vaccination

  • Addressing Racial Health Disparities in Allegheny County: A Local Health Department Perspective

Media & Public Engagement

My work has been featured through partnerships, community initiatives, and public-facing efforts that highlight the intersection of public health, aging, and community systems. These engagements focus on translating research and practice into accessible, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Selected Media & Public Facing Work Includes

  • Contributions to community-wide initiatives focused on improving population health and advancing health equity in Allegheny County

  • Public-facing materials and reports supporting initiatives such as Live Well Allegheny and community health improvement efforts

  • Development of communication tools, including data visualizations and StoryMaps, to share insights on community health and systems-level change

  • Collaborative work with local, regional, and national partners to elevate best practices in public health and aging services

Profiles & Interviews