Program Staff and National Advisory Committee

National Program Office

Scott Burris, JD
Director

Heidi Grunwald, PhD
Deputy Director

Evan Anderson, JD
Project Manager

Bethany Swanson
Communications Director

Damika Webb, JD
Legal Fellow

Sarah Happy, JD
Legal Fellow

LaTasha R. Goodman
Executive Assistant / Senior Coordinator

Methods Core

The Methods Core is a group of researchers who bring a range of empirical and methodological expertise to the Public Health Law Research program. A diverse group of highly experienced researchers at the intersection of public health and law, the Methods Core team is closely involved in developing the strategy and priorities of the program, selecting studies for funding, and providing technical assistance and support to strengthen research on law and health.

Jennifer Ibrahim, PhD, MPH
Associate Director

Alexander C. Wagenaar, PhD
Associate Director

Thomas Getzen, PhD
Senior Advisor

Michelle Mello, JD, PhD

Jeffrey Swanson, PhD

Jennifer Wood, PhD

Patrick M. Bernet, PhD
Visiting Methods Core Member

National Advisory Committee Members

The National Advisory Committee plays a crucial role in reviewing and recommending projects from the batch of submissions.  Furthermore, they also play an important role in providing strategic planning advice for future program direction.  The NAC represents a broad set of expertises in assessing program fit and ensures a fair and externally-based selection process. 

Phillip Gardiner, DrPH

Susan Gerard, MBA

Wilfredo Lopez, JD

Anthony D. Moulton, PhD

Wendy E. Parmet, JD

Matthew Penn, JD

Mary Story, PhD, RD

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Staff and Consultants

Kristin B. Schubert, MPH
Interim Public Health Team Director

Paul L. Kuehnert, M.S., RN, CPNP
Senior Program Officer

Prabhu Ponkshe, MA
Communications Consultant