DEAN, PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOL UCI
WHY: Tapped to head launch of new public health school in 2019, soon after oversaw local
education, research efforts throughout the pandemic. Joined task force organized by Chancellor Howard Gillman to help educate and support the school’s some 37,600
students, and work with the Orange County Health Care Agency.
IN THE NEWS: Launched large-scale study to give more accurate estimate of the true prevalence of the pandemic in OC. Generated awareness of how socioeconomic conditions factor into COVID-19.
QUOTABLE: “Ultimately, this trend is suggesting these variants will continue to evolve into something more similar to a typical cold or flu.”
