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We are growing future leaders by expanding the pipeline and increasing the rigor of applied health research methods.
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CHPR generates scientific evidence and promotes best practices and policies to advance health and health equity. We lead, collaborate, and train future leaders in interdisciplinary and community-engaged research, and the critical translation of research and evidence into real-world use.
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Desiree Backman, Dr.P.H., M.S., R.D.

Chief
Prevention Policy and Practice Group
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Bethney Bonilla-Herrera, M.A.

Clinical Research Analyst
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Tasleem Chechi, M.P.H.

Project Policy Analyst
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Camille Cipri, B.S.

Clinical Research Analyst
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Bill Daehler, M.A.

Digital Communications Specialist
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Xinran Dhaliwal, M.P.H.

Quality Improvement Specialist
Prevention Policy and Practice Group
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Robert L. Ellis, Ph.D., M.H.A.

Postdoctoral Scholar
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Rebeca Noemi Espinosa, B.S.

Project Policy Analyst
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Shao-You Fang, Ph.D., M.S.

Data Systems Analyst
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Julia Fleuret, M.P.H.

Clinical Epidemiologist
Prevention Policy and Practice Group
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Melissa Gosdin, Ph.D.

Qualitative Research Analyst (Supervisor)
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Shannon Haggitt, B.A., M.S.W.

Plan and Partner Manager
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Andrea Hernandez, B.A.

Financial Analyst
John Kennedy, C.D.I.P., C.C.S.

ICD Clinical Coding Expert
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Beatrice Le, B.S.

Research Administrator
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Carrie Lewis, M.P.H.

Principal Statistician
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Jesus Magdaleno, M.P.H.

Research Coordinator
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Camlyn McCracken, B.S.

Community Liaison
Prevention Policy and Practice Group
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Shanette Merrick

Clinical Research Supervisor
Marykate Miller, B.S., M.S.

Health Policy Analyst
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Katrine Padilla, M.P.P.

Project Policy Analyst
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Kelcie Rodriguez, M.Ed.

Project Policy Analyst
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Moreen Sharma, B.S.

Project Manager
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Hilary Spindler, M.P.H.

Chief of Staff
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Lina Tieu, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Postdoctoral Scholar
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Irina Tokareva, R.N., B.S.N., M.A.S., CPHQ

Quality Measurement Clinician Researcher
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Cindy Valencia, M.P.H., Ph.D.

Operations Director
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Meghan Weyrich, M.P.H.

Health Policy Analyst (Supervisor)
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Guibo Xing, Ph.D.

Principal Statistician
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Yi Zhang, Ph.D., M.S.

Senior Statistician
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We also support and work with UC Davis students. Graduate, medical and undergraduate students are routinely included on CHPR project teams.