Helping good people do good things
Driving solutions to improve health
Decades of Expertise
Dedicated to supporting the public health community in improving population health outcomes, value for spending, and the delivery of health services. We seek to strengthen the public health infrastructure and address health disparities and gaps in social determinants of health including access to vaccination services.
We are a global health firm with experience in health services research, education module development, and immunization policy and practice. We have the ability to lead partnerships and projects and translate research into action to optimize long-term impact.
Meet the Team
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Angela Shen, ScD, MPH
FOUNDER | MANAGING PRINCIPAL
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Sharon Humiston, MD, MPH
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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Josh Prasad, MPH
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
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Sarah Grubb
BUSINESS DIRECTOR
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AV Groom, MPH
GLOBAL HEALTH
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Grace Liu
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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Avani Shah-Lipman
INTERN
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Stephanie Ramsey, MS
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Clients
Association of Immunization Managers (AIM)
Supporting projects to increase pediatric vaccination coverage rates—including for COVID-19 vaccinations—and address racial and ethnic disparities in vulnerable communities.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Developing a series of continuing medical education-accredited provider education modules for COVID-19 and to support the autism community in promoting vaccine education, confidence and access to vaccination services.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Working with the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Public Health Initiatives to dispel vaccine mis- and dis-information and promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence through culturally sensitive and evidence-based strategies.
Task Force for Global Health (TFGH)
Evaluating COVID-19 vaccine introduction in low- and middle-income countries. Working with Ministries of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve the health of people in developing countries.
Immunization Action Coalition (currently immunize.org)
Provide expert technical and policy expertise to resolving challenges in adult and influenza immunization and support ways to improve the use of routinely recommended vaccines. Expertise in quality and performance measurement; adult immunization policy and practice.
American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA)
Worked with immunization partners to find ways to increase operational capacity of immunization information systems to evaluate, manage, and use adult immunization information.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Supporting the development of operational readiness frameworks and guidance to countries for preparing anticipatory actions for future emergencies. Providing scientific and strategic advice and inputs into country readiness and response.
Led the development of the COVID-19 vaccination pillar of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme Partners Platform at the height of the pandemic. The Platform was conceived and implemented to provide coordination and operational support to countries in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency of international concern.
Voices for Vaccines (VFV)
Collaborating on an e-training module to support community health workers and healthcare providers on how to address vaccine hesitancy during campaigns on catch up vaccinations with routine, polio and COVID-19 vaccines in Ethiopia.
Education & Training...
Education & Training...
New preventive vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and novel technologies are at different stages of the development pipeline, with promising new products nearing licensure. When these products become available what do you need to know?
Stay Tuned!
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To Bolster Expert Advice In Vaccination Policy Beyond COVID-19, Improve Coordination And Trust
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Who is Coordinating Your Care? You are
December 13, 2022
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The Pandemic is Over, Right? No. We’re in a Calmer Phase but Expect Flare-ups
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We all have a role to play in public health messaging about vaccination | Expert Opinion
November 2, 2022
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Vaccinating the Vaccine-Hesitant. Three Things That Can Be Done
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COVID-19, from Pandemic to Endemic: Strengthening Routine Adult Vaccination Programs
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Hesitancy is Not Set in Stone
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Technically Speaking: “Communicating About Vaccines — COVID-19 & More” Free Educational Module
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
April 21, 2022
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Expert Advice in U.S. Vaccination Policy – Improving Coordination and Trust Beyond COVID-19
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Building Layers Of Trust Through Financial Coverage For COVID-19 Counseling
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The wicked problem of booster shots for Americans | Expert Opinion
August 24, 2021
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The danger of ‘wait and see’ when it comes to vaccines for kids | Expert Opinion.
July 8, 2021
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How Health Systems Can Help Address Language Barriers to Achieve Digital Health Equity
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Reaching Herd Immunity for COVID-19 Vaccine Means Long-Term Investments
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Public Health Crisis: Evaluating the Next Wave of Covid-19 Vaccines
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Unraveling a composite measure to drive immunization uptake in adults: a critical compromise
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Vaccinate Yourself and Your Family: Call, Don’t Delay
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Why Routine Immunizations are a Must—Even During a Pandemic
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Shaping the 2020 National Vaccine Plan in a Changing Immunization Landscape
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Moving More Electrons to Optimize New Adult Composite Immunization Measures
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Measles Madness and Value: Gene Therapy, Prevention, and the Pre-Vaccine Era
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Pipeline Review for Infectious Disease Vaccines
December 19, 2018
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Vaccine Development After The COVID-19 Pandemic: Are Programs And Policies Ready To Embrace Innovation?
