Overview
I have over thirty years of experience in health services, community health, and health policy research and evaluation. My work has focused on improving the health of low-income and otherwise underserved populations through primary care practice change, community-based programs/organizations, and addressing social drivers of health. My studies generally use mixed-methods participatory program evaluation and community-engaged research approaches. I also study, write about, and teach community engaged/participatory research and evaluation. I have a great deal of experience with mentoring trainees on research, including undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, residents, junior faculty, and senior faculty moving into new areas of work.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
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2024 - Present
Family Medicine and Community Health, Community Health,
Family Medicine and Community Health
Associate Professor in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
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2021 - Present
Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences,
Clinical Science Departments
Research Professor of Global Health
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2024 - Present
Duke Global Health Institute,
University Institutes and Centers
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
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2024 - Present
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
The research equity and diversity initiative (READI): Changing the face of clinical research through community outreach and engagement.
Journal Article J Clin Transl Sci · 2025 Current evidence underscores a need to transform how we do clinical research, shifting from academic-driven priorities to co-led community partnership focused programs, accessible and relevant career pathway programs that expand opportunities for career de ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRacial and Ethnic (In)equity in Development of Power Through Place-Based Initiatives.
Journal Article Healthcare (Basel) · December 9, 2024 Background: Place-based initiatives (PBIs) invest in a geographic area and often build community power to improve well-being. However, there can be differences in results for different groups within a community. Methods: In six communities, we measured dif ... Full text Link to item CiteRoutine Hearing Screening for Older Adults in Primary Care: Insights of Patients and Clinic Personnel.
Journal Article Gerontologist · October 1, 2024 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hearing loss frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated, with serious sequelae. Hearing screening facilitates diagnosis and treatment but is not routinely conducted in primary care. This study addresses the attitudes and insights ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
1/3 CTSA UM1 at Duke University
ResearchFaculty Member · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 20322/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030Nurse LEADS: Training in Nurse-LEd models of care ADdressing the Social Determinants of Health
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Nursing Research · 2024 - 2029View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of California, Berkeley ·
1992
Ph.D.