Claire e Sterk

About Claire e Sterk

As President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health at Emory University, I bring over 30 years of experience in public health education, research, and organizational leadership. My work has emphasized advancing research initiatives, implementing strategic risk management practices, and fostering collaborative frameworks to address complex health challenges. I have contributed to Emory\'s progress through guiding transformative initiatives, securing critical resources, and promoting community well-being. My commitment to innovation and systemic change within academia and public health continues to drive efforts toward sustainable and impactful health solutions.

Experience

1. Member and Fellow

   American Academy Of Arts & Sciences

   Apr 2019 — Present

Education

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

  Propadeuse & kandidaats, Medical Anthropology/Non-western Sociology

  1976 — 1979

• Erasmus University Rotterdam

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Medical and Health Sciences | Social Sciences

  1987 — 1990

• Utrecht University

  Drs, Medical Anthropology

  1979 — 1983

Skills

• Grants
• Public Health
• Data Analysis
• Higher Education
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Research
• Program Evaluation
• Qualitative Research
• Science
• University Teaching
• Program Development
• Research Design
• Strategic Leadership
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Professional Mentoring
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Leadership
• Grant Writing