Cori Sheedy

About Cori Sheedy

Unique blend of complementary experience gathered through over 23 years of experience in developing, directing, and conducting small, mid, and large-scale evaluation projects, providing technical assistance and implementation support, and communications and marketing campaigns for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Health Resources and Services Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and other federal, state, and private/foundation agencies and organizations- Extensive demonstrated business development capability and business acumen with large and small task order and indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) proposals and projects, ranging in size from to over $80 million. Primary reviewer and developer of priority bid opportunities and proposals- Strategic, collaborative leader with content expertise on a range of implementation, impact, and other evaluation issues, including health services and behavioral health policy, programs and services, social determinants of health, end-of-life care, health care integration, and care transformation and in improving systems and practices through promoting equity and cultivating systems and services- Proven track record of building and leading effective cross-functional, multisite, and multi-topic teams, driving change initiatives, and implementing health and social drivers projects- Proficient problem-solver with the quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to design and conduct projects, evaluate risks, and create and implement successful business strategies- Influential interpersonal manger, leader, communicator, negotiator, mentor, presenter, and client and partner lead.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Research Science

   ICF

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Engage with health and behavioral health leaders and to discuss their organizations’ most pressing needs and to assist in solution development; collaborate with external partners, community stakeholders and other experts to ensure ICF’s offerings are responding to current and emerging needs; partner closely other ICF Substance Abuse and Mental Health professionals to identify opportunities to improve upon existing client offerings which may include: change management strategies, perspectives on policy, creating white papers, outreach to external stakeholders, strategic community engagement, program delivery, communications support, training and technical assistance performance standards, and contributing to qualitative or quantitative research offerings; and creatively bring the best of what ICF has to offer to new clients and develop innovative approaches to community problems.

Education

• The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Union College

  Bachelor's degree

• The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University

  Master of Arts (M.A.)