Dr. Tamara N. Crawford is a public health professional with experience in health planning, program management, evaluation and oversight. Her interest lies in Integrated Healthcare Management and creating programs that employ evidence-based process improvement practices. She received her doctorate from Arizona State University's Behavioral Health program. Her study examined the barriers to access to primary care services among insured individuals at-risk for or suffering from type 2 diabetes. The study was developed in an effort to help address patient retention and engagement issues experienced by her partnered site.
Dr. Crawford is currently a Health Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She obtained the following degrees from the University of Florida: a Master of Public Health, with a specialization in Social and Behavioral Sciences; a Bachelor of Science in Health Education, with a concentration in Community Health; a minor in Family Youth and Community Sciences. Her additional professional experiences include management of the Ryan White Part A HIV/AIDS program in Broward County by assessing needs of PLWHA as well as managing services in the areas of prevention and care, ranging from youth to the aging population.