Waldo Mikels-Carrasco
Director Center for Health Information Sharing & Innovation @Illinois Public Health Institute Iphi
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WORK HISTORY
Director Center for Health Information Sharing & Innovation @Illinois Public Health Institute Iphi
Chicago, IL, US
Provide vision to help IPHI continue its strategic growth and public health leadership in the promotion of multi-sector data-sharing to address social determinants and pursue health equity. In addition, also co-direct the Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH) program, in partnership with the Michigan Public Health Institute. DASH works with communities throughout the country to build local capacity for multi-sector data-sharing, while simultaneously building the evidence base to inform a national movement. Through DASH, organizations from the health care, public health and social services sectors are developing approaches to share and integrate their data to improve the health of their communities, promote health equity, and contribute to a Culture of Health. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the DASH Program Office, is led by the Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) in partnership with the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI).
EDUCATION
Indiana University South Bend
BA, Philosophy w/Dual Minors in Sociology & Anthroplogy
South Miami Senior High
High School Diploma
University of North Texas
MA, Applied Anthropology
ABOUT WALDO MIKELS-CARRASCO
Experienced applied medical anthropologist, committed to the advancement of public health, healthcare, social services, and the communities they serve, in increasing their capacity to obtain healthy outcomes and promote health equity and well-being. Proven leader in facilitating multi-sector collaborations among federal, state, and local officials, community-based organizations, university-based translational researchers, and health/medical institutions. Core competencies include: • Applied Research • Interdisciplinary Innovation • Solution Integration • Evaluation and Assessment • Coalition Building/Community of Practice • Cultural Competency • Leading Change • Collective Impact • Collaborative Inquiry • Public Policy
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