CDC Division of Diabetes Translation
Program Development Branch Native Diabetes Wellness Program
1720 Louisiana Blvd. NE Suite 208
Albuquerque,
NM
USA
87110
Email:
mvf9@cdc.gov
Biographical Sketch:
Strong background and experience in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology. Have experience with American Indian /Alaska Native populations nationwide. Projects have included data analysis of community health profiles, chronic disease. Present role on Native Diabetes Wellness Program includes oversight of all aggregate data collection and analysis for 17 cooperative agreements in Indian Country. Focus is on traditional foods and sustainable ecological approaches to health promotion and diabetes prevention. Analysis of diabetes, dialysis, foot exam trend data for Pacific Islands, specifically Guam and CNMI (a consortium of Pacific Island programs focusing on diabetes and related issues). Co-lead with tribal/state relationship initiative with State Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Work with the Indian Health Service epi program on diabetes and cardiovascular data from Indian Country.