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Michael E. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He recently served as the inaugural Interim Chair of the department (July 2024-June 2025) and previously held roles as Associate Chair of Public Health Sciences and Director of the CAHME-accredited MHA Program. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed and led accredited public health programs domestically and internationally. His educational credentials include: DrPH in Health Services Research and Evaluation (2002), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health MS in Emergency Health Services (1988), University of Maryland, Baltimore County BA in Biology (1986), Johns Hopkins University Dr. Thompson's research centers on three interconnected themes: community-driven problem identification, program development and evaluation, and professional workforce development in public health. His work emphasizes competency-based approaches and community engagement to strengthen health systems, particularly in underserved and international contexts like Armenia and Saudi Arabia. His recent publications (2018-2023) demonstrate expertise in opioid prescribing practices, tuberculosis care models, and community health assessment methodologies. These works span public health policy, health informatics, and clinical evaluation, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to solving complex health system challenges. Notable honors include: Delta Omega National Public Health Honorary Society membership (2002) and upcoming National Presidency (2025-2026) Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars presidency (2013-2015) Upsilon Phi Delta Health Administration Honorary Society membership Staff Recognition Award from Johns Hopkins University (1995) As an educator, Dr. Thompson has directed UNC Charlotte's MHA, MPH, and Health Informatics programs while mentoring students through competency-based curriculum design. His international work includes serving as Adjunct Associate Professor at the American University of Armenia and developing health administration programs in Pakistan and Lebanon. He co-founded the Academy for Population Health Innovation (APHI), a partnership between Mecklenburg County Public Health and UNC Charlotte that implements community-driven health interventions.

• Workforce Development
• Program Development and Evaluation
• Community-Driven Problem Identification
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Marie A. Abate is Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Assistant Dean for Assessment and Strategic Planning at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. She directs Programmatic Assessment and the 40-year-old West Virginia Center for Drug and Health Information (WV CDHI), serving as a statewide drug information resource for healthcare providers and the public. BS, University of Michigan, 1979 PharmD, University of Michigan, 1981 AAS, Macomb County Community College, 1975 Her research integrates forensic toxicology (opioid/benzodiazepine fatalities), drug information accessibility, and educational assessment. She developed predictive models for overdose deaths through WV Medical Examiner collaborations and created nationally adopted tools for student self-assessment and portfolio evaluation in pharmacy education. Publication analysis reveals consistent contributions to drug safety epidemiology and educational methodology, with recent work focusing on social media pharmacovigilance and forensic concentration databases that inform public health interventions. Scientific recognition includes: Innovations in Teaching award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy She has secured $2M+ across 30+ projects from CDC, NSF, and National Institute of Justice. Her mentorship develops critical literature evaluation skills through the WV CDHI and experiential rotations, emphasizing evidence-based practice in drug information services. The WV CDHI under her leadership provides essential medication safety resources across West Virginia, supporting clinical decision-making and public health initiatives through evidence-based drug information dissemination and forensic data analysis.

• Forensic Toxicology
• Drug Information Services
• Pharmacy Education
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Laurene L. Hutchinson serves as Distinguished Instructor in the Office of the Dean at Louisiana State University, concurrently holding key administrative roles as Rector of Residential College and Undergraduate Advisor for Business Analytics through the Office of Business Student Success. Her work operates within the university's business education ecosystem as evidenced by her office location in the Business Education Complex East. Her educational foundation includes: MS in Information Systems and Decision Sciences (ISDS), Louisiana State University (1998) BS in Math Education, Louisiana State University (1992) Hutchinson's academic focus centers on database technologies and information systems, with teaching specialization in Database, SQL, and IT Audit. Her research manifests through applied data analysis projects, particularly the state-sponsored transportation safety studies conducted with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. This practical research approach bridges classroom theory with real-world industry challenges in data management and risk analysis. Her recognition includes: TAF Excellence in Teaching Award from Tiger Athletic Foundation (2015) As an undergraduate advisor, she guides Business Analytics students while maintaining active engagement in sponsored research. Her recent grant work includes two Department of Public Safety projects analyzing Louisiana truck crash data (2019-2020) where she contributed database expertise to develop risk management frameworks for motor carriers. These projects demonstrate her ability to secure and execute state-funded research with immediate practical applications.

• Database Systems
• SQL Programming
• IT Audit