New York State Department of Health
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Riverview Center, 150 Broadway
Albany,
NY
USA
12204
Email:
las11@health.state.ny.us
Biographical Sketch:
1998-present - Public and Professional Education Coordinator, NYS Department of Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, Albany, NY
1996-1998 Early Intervention Lead Trainer, Research Foundation, NYSDOH Training for Tots Early Intervention Training Program
1993-1996 Immunization Action Plan Coordinator, Albany County Department of Health
1990-1993 Employee Health and Wellness Nurse, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
1989-1990 Public Health Nurse, Albany County Department of Health
Responsible for coordination and development of public and professional education materials and initiatives (1998-present)
Chair of Women's Health Council, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
State Diabetes Prevention and Control liaison to CDC National Diabetes Education Program
Member, Child and Adolescent Workgroup, CDC National Diabetes Education Program (2007-present)
Received 2005 - 2006 Leadership Award, NACDD Women’s Health Council
State and County Medical Reserve Corp Volunteer
Coauthor of several publications relating to diabetes and health.
Numerous presentations at scientific meetings.