Program Staff and National Advisory Committee

National Program Office

Scott Burris, J.D.
Director

Heidi Grunwald, Ph.D.
Deputy Director

Evan Anderson, J.D.
Senior Legal Fellow

Bethany Swanson
Communications Director

Jillian Penrod, M.P.H., C.P.H.
Research Coordinator

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, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Associate Director

Alexander C. Wagenaar, Ph.D.
Associate Director

Thomas Getzen, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor

Michelle Mello, J.D., Ph.D.

Jeffrey Swanson, Ph.D.

Jennifer Wood, Ph.D.

Patrick M. Bernet, Ph.D.
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, Dr.P.H.

Susan Gerard, M.B.A.

Robert Ianni, J.D.

Wilfredo Lopez, J.D.

Anthony D. Moulton, Ph.D.

Wendy E. Parmet, J.D.

Matthew Penn, J.D.

Mary Story, Ph.D., R.D.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Staff and Consultants

Kristin B. Schubert, M.P.H.
Interim Public Health Team Director

Angela K. McGowan, J.D., M.P.H.
Senior Program Officer

Prabhu Ponkshe, M.A.
Communications Consultant