Patrick A. Tschida, DrPH, MPH, BA

Phone: 612-***-****, Email: ad46ah@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricktschida/

SUMMARY

Seasoned Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods Researcher, Epidemiologist, Visionary Leader

15+ years of global program monitoring and evaluation, in high-impact positions

20+ years of relevant Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning global parent, infant & child health issues

EDUCATION

Doctorate (DrPH) – International Health & Human Nutrition, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School

•Certificate – International Educational Leadership, Univ of Saint Thomas, Minneapolis

•Certificate – Conflict Management & Resolution, Univ of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Master Public Health (MPH) – Environmental Health, UMN School of Public Health

Master of Public Policy (MPA) - Univ of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, 32 of 45 credits

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Ecological Studies, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN

EXPERIENCE

Sr. Epidemiologist, CDC Foundation/Rose International 3/2022-5/2023

•COVID response efforts around the reduction of healthcare associated infections (HAIs)

•Promotion of antimicrobial resistance among all providers across the state

Sr. Public Health Epidemiologist/Principal Investigator, Shee Atika, Alaska 3/2021-4/2022

•Provided leadership to promote community COVID-19 vaccination sites as a co-lead

•Coordinated vaccination clinics; analyzing weekly data reporting on staff/resident cases

•Utilized venues, including: clinics, schools, churches, mosques, synagogues), sports

centers, etc. to reach hard-to-reach communities around Minnesota

Sr. Graduate Faculty Member, Global Health Subject Matter Expert (SME) 2011-present Walden Univ, College Health Professions, Minneapolis, MN

•Teach/advise advanced global public health graduate epidemiology/public health students; mentored 114 doctoral students to completion of doctoral degree (PhD, and DrPH programs).

•Faculty Research Initiative Grant (FRIG) recipient to study household food insecurity in Kenya.

Public Health Planner/Agency Policy Specialist, Health & Wellness Admin Division 1/2019-3/2021 Ramsey County, St. Paul, MN (HWAD)

•Conducted evaluations of pandemic response across all sectors within dense urban populations.

•Coordinated engaged pandemic emergency response work in the areas of workforce development, basic needs, housing, landlord support, and early childhood programs.

Agency Policy Specialist, HIV/AIDs Care & Prevention Council, 9/2015-10/2016

Hennepin County Department of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN

•Staffed, lead, provided support for 6 committees - council for HIV/AIDS care & chronic disease prevention, Ryan White grant programming, and Minnesota Department of Preventive Services.

Principal Investigator, Center for Victims of Torture, St Paul, MN 8/2014-9/2015

•Conducted meta-analysis estimate of torture survivors among refuges and asylum-seekers

•Provided technical assistance to refugee services providers in Kenya, Jordan & Syria

Epidemiologist, Principal Investigator, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) 7/2011-8/2014 MN Cancer Surveillance System, Minnesota Department of Health, Saint Paul, MN

•Lead outcomes/impact research projects with focus on early childhood issues & disparities.

•Calculated chronic disease disparities utilizing cancer morbidity SEER datasets & SPSS.

Agency Policy Specialist, Minnesota Department of Human Services, St. Paul, MN. 6/2010-7/2011

•Staffed Dental Services Advisory Committee (DSAC), compiling evidence-based SAS reports.

Epidemiologist/Area Program Leader, Univ of Hawaii-Manoa & Univ of MN 5/2006-6/2010

Subject Matter Expert - CTAHR & Food, Nutrition & Animal Sciences (CFANS)

•Directed nutrition education program for low-income families in Hawaii, Guam & The Marianas.

Sr. Epidemiologist, UMN, School of Public Health, Obstetric Periodontal Therapy Study 5/2003-6/2006 Coordinating Centers for Biometric Research, Minneapolis, MN

Tribal Epidemiologist, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Cloquet, Mn 4/2000-5/2004

Awards, Reviews, Presentations

•Harris Wolford Joint Service Award Nominee, 2021 for US Peace Corps and VISTA Service

•Pollen Foundation “50 Over 50” Awardee for Community Service, 2021

•Social Justice Research Fellowship (SJRF), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), 2021

•Walden Univ, College of Health Sciences, Subject Matter Expert-Global Health, 2019-2021

•21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Grant Reviewer, MN Dept of Ed, 2017 & 2019

•Faculty Research Initiative Grant (FRIG), Walden Univ, College of Health Sciences, 2015-2018

•Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative (EHDI) Grant Reviewer, MN Dept of Health, 2000-2020

•Amherst Wilder, Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP) Cohort 2017-2018

•APHA, Annual Meeting, “Epidemiologic Trends of HPV-Related & Prostate Cancer”, 2014, 2016

•National Inst for Food & Agri (NIFA) Obesity Prevention Grant Reviewer, Wash, DC, 2009-2011

•Fulbright Scholar, Department of Preventive Services, Ministry of Health, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 2004

Select Publications

McGrew, J, Tschida, P, 2023, “The Relationship Between Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Race, Gender, and Age”, Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Britanico, J, Tschida, P, 2023, “Association between COVID-19 Health Knowledge, Self-Efficacy Behaviors among Nursing Students”, Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Greer, YD, Tschida, P, 2022, “Social Capital and Food Insecurity in Two Counties in Wisconsin”, Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

James, I, Tschida, P 2022, “Risk Factors of Malnutrition in Children Under 5 in Nigeria”, Walden UnivProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2022.

Hyde, D, Tschida, P, 2022, “The Influence of Race and Ethnicity on the Prevalence of Social Stigma for People with Diabetes Mellitus”, Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Baggio, L, Tschida, P, 2022, “Adverse Childhood Experiences and HIV Risk Behaviors among Transgender Populations” Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Makri-Werzen, DM, Tschida P, 2022, “Perceived Health/Safety Risks and Critical Thinking Skills in College Students”, Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Hewitt, A, Tschida P, 2021, “Receiving Positive HIV Test Results from Home Testing and Suicidality”, Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Ramosevac, S, Tschida, P, 2021, “Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Homelessness among U.S.-Born and Foreign-Born Tuberculosis Cases in Georgia”, Walden Univ ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Baba M I,.. Tschida P A, Brunet, M, 2022, “Diversities in the place of delivery choice: a study among expectant mothers in Ghana”, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 22:875, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05158-0.

Ali, D., P A Tschida, 2021, “Sociodemographic and Pregnancy Risk Factors Associated with Place of Delivery Among Northern Nigerian Women”, Walden Univ Scholarworks

Ramosevac, S, P A Tschida, 2021 “Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Homelessness Among U.S.-Born and Foreign-Born Tuberculosis Cases in Georgia”, Walden Univ Scholarworks

Hewitt, N A, P A Tschida, 2021, “Receiving Positive HIV Test Results From Home Testing and Suicidality”, Walden Univ Scholarworks

Pitts, J, P A Tschida, 2021, “General Education and Special Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Co-Teaching in High Schools, Walden Univ Scholarworks

UN O’Martins, PA Tschida, 2020 “C Parchment, PA Tschida, 2019, “African American Women’s Experiences and Understanding of Secondary Infertility”, Walden Univ Scholarworks Publications.

C Onyebuchi, PA Tschida, 2019, “Effect of Neighborhood Membership & Hypertensive Disorder in Pregnancy on Adverse Birth Outcomes”, Walden Univ Scholarworks Publications.

GN Dikong, PA Tschida, 2019, “A Geographic Study of Lung and Bronchus Cancer Rates in Kentucky”, Walden Univ Scholarworks Publications.

H Thompson, PA Tschida, 2017, “Assessing Effective Interventions in Pregnant and Postpartum American Indian and Alaska Native Women,” Walden Univ Scholarworks Publications.

PA Tschida, C Higson-Smith, 2015, “Estimate of Refugees Resettled in the United States Who Have Suffered Torture: A meta-analysis”, Center Victims of Torture, St. Paul, MN.

BS Michalowicz, JS Hodges …PA Tschida, 2009, OPT Study. Treatment of periodontal disease and the risk of preterm birth. N Engl J Med, 355(18):1885-94.

Reviewer for the following peer-reviewed scientific journals:

Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, since 2020

Journal of Nutrition, Education and Behavior, since 2020

American Journal of Public Health, since 2020

Social Science and Medicine, since 2011

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