David M. Adamson
Senior Communications Analyst
RAND Corporation
Overview of Professional Experience
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Over 25 years’ experience as a communications expert, writer, editor, and
writing instructor
Strong analytic and research skills
Expertise in conveying complex, technical research results to
policymakers and other nontechnical audiences
Approach emphasizes collaboration and writing process
Relevant Work Experience
2014- present Lead Communications Analyst, RAND Health, Arlington, VA
2012-2014
Senior Communications Analyst, RAND, Arlington, VA
2006-2012
Deputy Director of Communications, RAND Health, Arlington, VA
2004-2005
Associate Director of Research Communications,
Thomson/Medstat (now Truven Health Care Analytics),
Washington, D.C.
1990-2004
Communications Analyst, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA,
and Arlington, VA
1981-1982
Legislative Editor, Democratic Study Group, U.S. House of
Representatives, Washington, D.C.
1980-1981
Proofreader, U.S. News & World Report magazine, Washington,
D.C.
Education
1991 Ph.D.
English Language and Literature, University of California, Los
Angeles. Specialization: History and theory of rhetoric
1985 M.A.
English Language and Literature, University of California, Los
Angeles. Specialization: stylistic analysis and composition theory
1979 B.A.
English Literature, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Selected Publications
Access to Behavioral Health Care for Geographically Remote Service Members and
Dependents in the US. RAND Report (RR-578-OSD), 2014 (co-author).
“Hidden Heroes: America’s Military Caregivers Serve in the Shadows of War
—and the Wounded.” RAND Review, Spring, 2014 (co-author).
Improving Programs that Address Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain
Injury: The RAND Toolkit. RAND Research Brief (RB-9674), 2014 (co-author).
A Program Manager's Guide for Program Improvement in Ongoing Psychological
Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Programs: The RAND Toolkit, Volume 4. RAND
Report (RR-487-OSD/4), 2014 (co-author).
A Systematic Process to Facilitate Evidence-Informed Decisionmaking Regarding
Program Expansion: The RAND Toolkit, Volume 3. RAND Report (RR-487-OSD/3),
2014 (co-author).
Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Consumer Health Care Spending and Risk of
Catastrophic Health Costs. RAND Report (RR-383-CMF), 2013 (co-author).
Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Program Evaluation: Capstone Report.
RAND Report (TR-956-VHA), 2011 (co-author).
Behavioral Health in the District of Columbia: Assessing Need and Evaluating the
Public System of Care. RAND Report (TR-914), 2010 (co-author).
Enhancing Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Populations: A
Toolkit for State and Local Planning and Response. RAND Report (TR-681-DHHS),
2010 (co-author).
“Common Factors in Effective HIV Prevention Programs.” AIDS and
Behavior, 2009: 12(3): 399-408 (co-author).
Demonstrating and Communicating Impact: Preparing NIOSH for External
Review. RAND monograph, 2009 (co-author).
“Complete Checkup: Assessing the Vital Signs for U.S. Health Care
Reform.” RAND Review, Summer, 2009 (co-author).
Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences,
and Services to Assist Recovery. RAND Monograph (MG-720-CCF), 2008 (chapter
co-author).
Foundation for Integrating Employee Health Activities for Active Duty Personnel in
the Department of Defense. RAND Monograph (MG-799-OSD), 2008 (co-author).
“Expenditures on Clients Receiving Treatment for Both Mental Illness and
Substance-Use Disorders: Results from an Integrated Data Base of Mental
Health, Substance Abuse, and Medicaid Agencies for Three States in 1997.”
SAMHSA Publication No. SMA-07-4263. Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, Rockville MD, 2007 (co-author).
Vital Assets: Federal Investment in Research and Development at the
Nation’s Universities. RAND report, 2004 (co-author).
Will the Science and Technology Workforce Meet the Requirements of the Federal
Government? RAND report, 2004 (co-author).
How Americans View World Population Issues: A Survey of Public Opinion. RAND
report, 2000 (lead author).
How Does Congress Approach Population and Family Planning Issues? Results of
Qualitative Interviews with Legislative Directors. RAND report, 1999 (coauthor).