Lisa Purvis, MPH, MBA, EdD (c)
Dartmouth Medical School
Hood Center for Children and Families
One Medical Center Drive, HB 7465
Lebanon NH 03756
lisa.a.purvis@dartmouth.edu
603-653-3151 (work telephone)
802-291-0065 (cell telephone)
Education:
University of Vermont
Doctorate in Education, Candidate (GPA 3.87)
Focus: Higher Education, Cognition and College Teaching
Interests Include: Educational Consulting, Instructional Design,
Use of Technology, and International Student Support
Burlington, VT
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Master of Public Health (GPA 3.55)
Concentrations in Health Policy and Management/HIV
Baltimore, MD
Wake Forest University Babcock School of Management
Master of Business Administration (Honors)
Concentrations in Finance, Health Care, and Marketing
Winston-Salem, NC
Boston College
Post-baccalaureate Courses in Business and Mathematics
Newton, MA
Regis College
Bachelor of Art (Honors)
Concentrations in Art and Art Therapy
Weston, MA
Professional Training:
Harvard Business School
Case-based Learning, Intensive Trainings
Session I & II, June and November 2011
Cambridge, MA
Professional Experience:
Educational Specialist/Research Coordinator. Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth,
Hanover, New Hampshire, 2011 – present.
As an educational specialist, provide technical assistance for student-centered learning to
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
regarding the curriculum development for their eight new public health-related master degree
programs. Serve as a faculty mentor to MUHAS and work closely with three programs to
provide consulting on developing curricula, course materials, and active learning activities.
Completed seven faculty exchanges with Muhimbili University, whereby two MUHAS faculty
participated in a course I teach at Dartmouth, I taught two workshops, and I guest lectured in
three course at MUHAS.
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At Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, provided technical assistance to an AIDS Education
and Training program. Developed grand round programs, educational trainings, and prepare
evaluation reports. Co-investigator on Native American educational outreach program. (2011 –
12/2012).
Program Coordinator. Master of Public Health Program. University of New Hampshire,
Durham, New Hampshire, 2009 – 2011.
Coordinated program activities including: academic advising, career counseling, orientation and
interactions with faculty members regarding teaching responsibilities. Developed and
coordinated 6 public health grand rounds and 2 all-day workshops per year with guest lecturers.
Interacted with UNH Graduate Office and UNH Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
regarding student issues and Program activities. Served on a number of internal advisory
committees. Coordinated advisory board meetings. Served as lead author of the Program’s 150page accreditation report to the Council on Education for Public Health.
Senior Research Program Manager and Program Manager. Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, 2003 – 2009.
Senior Research Program Manager for National Cancer Institute (NCI) grants. Responsible for
the planning and implementing of single site and multi-site projects. Assisted in the development
of data collection forms; recruited 1600 research subjects enrolled in 12 schools in NH and VT;
conducted focus groups; oversaw data collection; quality assurance; monitored of research sites;
grant preparation; assisted in manuscript writing and review; and budget monitoring.
Program Manager for Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) grant for New
Hampshire and Vermont. Responsible for the administrative development, management, and
evaluative components. Developed and implemented mechanisms for data collection, program
evaluation, quality assurance, and reporting on HIV Program activities. Identified and wrote
special project grants. Provided technical expertise to the DHMC-based New England AIDS
Education and Training Center including: educational program development, quality control,
and survey design.
Research Associate/Faculty. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore,
Maryland, 2001 – 2003.
Provided overall administrative and scientific direction to ALIVE, a long-term (15+ years)
longitudinal study of HIV infection among 3000 injection drug users (IDUs). Developed,
managed, and coordinated IRB protocols and survey forms. Worked closely with the
Institutional Review Board (IRB) regarding participants. Member of grant writing team. Wrote
progress reports and status reports. Developed and integrated work flow systems, data tracking
and the coordination of data among clinic, data house, and laboratory. Worked closely with the
inner-city clients. Served as preceptor for visiting Fogarty Scholars from China and India.
Managed staff of 15.
Project Leader. Battelle Centers for Public Health Research and Evaluation, Baltimore,
Maryland, 2000 – 2001.
Managed survey research and data collection projects for government clients (NIH and CDC)
and major research organizations (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation, University of Illinois at Chicago, and University of Michigan School
of Public Health). Managed and contributed to all aspects of projects from conceptualization and
design of study protocols to final results. Managed and wrote proposals, prepared Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) and IRB materials, wrote project reports. Developed and
conducted training sessions for interviewers and other project staff. Substantive expertise in
tobacco control, infectious diseases, and community health.
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Senior Associate. Prospect Associates, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1997 – 2000.
Provided consultation to and coordinated projects with government clients (NIH and the CDC),
private clients, and subcontractors in evaluation methodology, analysis, and reporting
requirements. Managed the planning and implementation of research evaluation for a national
tobacco control program, ASSIST, for NCI. Managed the development of a Request for
Proposal and the submission of proposals on behalf of National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute
(NHBLI) of the NIH. Served as a reviewer of submitted proposals for NHLBI. Prepared OMB
materials for NCI.
Program Manager. Anne Arundel Department of Health, Annapolis, Maryland, 1995 – 1997.
Managed $1.6 million program for communicable diseases and epidemiology. Oversaw
communicable diseases surveillance, HIV/AIDS, immunization, infection control, migrant
health, OSHA/employee health, outbreak investigation, perinatal hepatitis B, rabies control,
refugee screening, sexually transmitted diseases, travel advisory, and tuberculosis subprograms.
Ensured all legislative and government protocols were followed. Developed grants and new
program activities. Provided information to local and national media. Developed speakers’
bureau with 12 programs with guest lecturers. Managed staff of 26.
Project Director and Research Coordinator. Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Baltimore,
Maryland, 1992 – 1995.
Project Director for multi-centered oncology clinical trials consortium funded by the NCI.
Managed the oversight of research data and clinical trials for brain tumor therapies. Developed
complex data forms for trials and all protocols. Conducted audits of research centers and
completed audit reports. Edited protocols for submission to NCI.
Research Coordinator for multi-centered epidemiological research project (National Inner-City
Asthma Study) for a minority health study funded by NIAID. Developed and implemented study
planning and design. Trained research assistants. Planned and executed field study. Managed,
edited, and tracked research data. Developed and implemented study protocols. Oversaw clinical
trial for drug study and implemented operating procedures for research lab. Managed staff of 13.
Research Assistant. Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, 1991 – 1992.
Researched information on HIV/AIDS for publication in book entitled, “AIDS in the World,
1992.” Completed extensive research on the level of funding for AIDS research domestically and
internationally within the major first world countries and completed extensive pharmacological
search of drugs currently being used and developed nationally and internationally for AIDS.
Analyzed MEDLINE database of all AIDS epidemiological studies. Research results presented
at the VIII International AIDS Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Research Executive. BJM Research and Consulting, London, England, 1988 – 1990.
Designed, conducted, and managed domestic (UK) and international research projects
specializing in health care. Projects utilized qualitative, quantitative, and strategic planning
methods. Developed interview protocols and conducted interviews. Conducted focus groups,
group discussions, and workshops. Developed and administered surveys and analyzed results.
Wrote and edited reports and presented findings to a variety of audiences. Worked closely with
national and international clients.
Management Consultant. Ireland and USA, 1985 – 1988.
Arranged nine contracts in Dublin Ireland, Pomfret, VT and Boston, MA. Projects consisted of
industry analysis, market research, marketing, and strategic planning for consumer and industrial
clients. Wrote in-depth reports for clients and presented progress reports and results to clients.
Advised on marketing of consumer products to the US markets.
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Faculty Positions:
Course Director/Instructor/Faculty Advisor. Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth,
Department of Infectious Disease and International Health, Master of Public Health Program,
Hanover, New Hampshire, 2004 – present.
Course Director for “MPH Internship,” a required foundation course for MPH enrolling 50
students, on average. Recruit suitable field placement sites. Develop student-centered, active
learning curriculum, prepare and present lectures. Arrange guest speakers and provide talking
points. Evaluate students’ work. Provide feedback to MPH office on students’ progress. Oversee
team of three instructors. (2012 – present).
Course Director for “The Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health,” a required foundation
course for MPH enrolling 50 students, on average. Develop student-centered, active learning
curriculum, prepare and present lectures. Arrange national and international guest speakers and
provide talking points. Evaluate students’ work. Provide feedback to MPH office on students’
progress. (2009 – present).
Instructor for “MPH Capstone.” Lead public health program evaluation track. Serve as a
reviewer for the program implementation track. Work closely with small co-hort of students on
their final thesis. (2012 – present).
Instructor for “Public Health Seminar Series.” Developed community assessment and problem
solving curricula. Prepared and presented lectures on: global health, HIV/AIDS, introduction to
public health, program management, and public health problem solving. Arranged speakers on a
variety of subjects and developed talking points. Advised a co-hort of 12 students. (2007 –
2008).
Capstone Reviewer/Advisor for 5 – 10 students completing final thesis. Review and evaluate
written thesis and final oral presentation. (2005 – 2011).
Faculty Advisor to visiting Fogarty scholars from Tanzania. Serve as thesis advisor for
physicians enrolled in MPH program. Provide feedback to MPH office on students’ progress.
Typically, work with 5-10 students (US-based students) per year to advise on academic issues,
research interests, and career interests. (2004 – present).
Adjunct Faculty. Colby-Sawyer College, Public Health Program, New London, New
Hampshire, 2013 – 2014.
Instructor for “Global Health Issues.” Developed curriculum, course materials, lab exercises, and
assignments for course. Prepared and presented lectures. Arranged and coordinated Poster
Session; invited poster judges. Evaluated students’ work. Course was delivered face-to-face and
online. Course was merged with another in July 2014.
Adjunct Faculty. University of New Hampshire, School of Health and Human Service, Master
of Public Health Program, Durham, New Hampshire, 2005 – 2011.
Course Director for “Applied Topics in the Essentials of Public Health.” Oversaw public health
certificate students’ final integrating project. Worked one-on-one with students. Evaluated
students’ work. (2010 – 2011).
Course Director for “Policy and Practice of Community Health Assessment.” Developed
curriculum, course materials, lab exercises, and assignments for course. Arranged guest lecturers
and develop talking points. Prepared and presented lectures. Evaluated students’ work. Course
was delivered face-to-face and online. (2008 – 2011).
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Course Director for “Field Study” seminar and experience for 10 – 20 MPH candidates.
Oversaw students’ placement experiences and final products. Developed curriculum, prepared
and presented lectures. Interacted with public health mentors at placement sites. Arranged and
coordinated Poster Session in conjunction with NH Public Health Association’s annual meeting;
invited poster judges. (2005 – 2011).
Associate Faculty. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Healthy
Policy and Management, Master of Public Health Program. Baltimore, Maryland, 2004 – 2008.
Part of Hopkins team sent to Institute Carlos III National School of Public Health (Ministry of
Health), Madrid, Spain. Co-instructor for “Introduction to Public Health Problem Solving.”
Developed curriculum, course materials, and assignments for course. Prepared and presented
lectures. March 2007 and March 2008.
Invited reviewer of final MPH theses for American University of Armenia (affiliated with Johns
Hopkins.) December 2007.
Course Director for “Managing Community-based Public Health Research Projects.” Developed
curriculum, course materials, and assignments for course. Prepared and presented lectures.
Arranged for guest speakers from NIH and Johns Hopkins. Evaluated students’ work. January
2005 and 2006.
Teaching Associate assigned to Program Implementation Capstone track to oversee 20 students
final projects for MPH degrees. (1999 – 2001).
Presentations and Publications:
Visiting Lecturer. “Community Health and Learning Theories,” “Qualitative Research,” and “Theories
and Models of Health Behavior Change.” Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.
November 2013 and May 2014.
Co-presenter. “Promoting Student Centered Learning in Tanzania.” Association for Prevention
Teaching and Research Conference: Teaching Prevention, Washington, DC, March 2012.
Visiting Lecturer. “Public Health Research Ethics – US Case Studies.” Dartmouth College/University
of Pennsylvania The IRB: Essentials for Research and Education Course. August 2012.
Visiting Lecturer. “Responsible Conduct in Research.” Muhimbili University of Health and
Allied Sciences. March 2012.
Visiting Lecturer. “Social and Behavioral Determinants.” Muhimbili University of Health and
Allied Sciences. November 2011.
Visiting Lecturer. “HIV and Tanzania.” Yale University, July 2011.
McCall DL, Purvis LA. Public health and the faith community: Addressing unmet needs and
future directions. AIDS, Roundtable Discussion, American Public Health Association Meeting,
Washington, DC, November 1998.
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James SA, Purvis LA. HIV care: Science, practice, art in the corrections community: A
problem-solving participatory workshop, 10th Annual Maryland Conference, AIDS: A
Challenge to Primary Care, Baltimore, MD, September 1998.
Purvis LA. AIDS vaccine clinical trials. Presentation at World AIDS Day, Baltimore, MD,
December 1997 and 2000.
Multiple presentations for private clients in Ireland and England, 1985 - 1990.
Adachi-Mejia AM, Longacre MR, Skatrud-Mickelson M, Li Z, Purvis LA, Titus LJ, Beach ML,
Dalton MA. Variation in access to sugar-sweetened beverages in vending machines across rural,
town and urban high schools. Public Health.2013. 127:485-491.
Sutherland LA, Mackenzie T, Purvis LA, Dalton M. Prevalence of food and beverage brands in
movies: 1996-2005. Pediatrics. 2010 Mar;125(3):465-474.
Golub ET, Purvis LA, Sapun M, Safaeian M, Beyrer C, Vlahov D, Strathdee SA. Changes in
willingness to participate in HIV vaccine trials among HIV-negative injection drug users. AIDS
Behavior. 2005 Sep;9(3):301-9.
Smit E, Semba RD, Pilibosian E, Vlahov D, Tun W, Purvis L, Tang AM. Body Habitus in a
Cohort of HIV Seropositive and HIV Seronegative Injection Drug Users. AIDS Patient Care
STDS. 2005 Jan;19(1):19-30.
Purvis L. Incorporating an HIV+ Consumer into a HIV/AIDS Title IV Program. Poster exhibit.
Health Resources and Services Administration/HIV/AIDS Bureau – VOICES Conference,
Washington, DC, May 2004.
Purvis L, Golub ET, Sapun M, Safaeian M, Beyrer C, Tun W, Vlahov D, Strathdee SA. Changes
in willingness to participate in HIV vaccine trials among injection drug users. Poster exhibit.
XIV International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July 2002.
Evans WD, Purvis LA, Ulasevich A. Synthesis of research on persons with disabilities. AARP,
Washington, DC, May 1999.
Tarantola D, Finlay J, Cameron C, Netter T, Moore (Purvis) L, Mann J. How much money is
spent on AIDS in the world and where does the money go? Presented at the VIII International
AIDS Conference/III STD World Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 1992.
Committee Assignments/Community Service:
2014
2013 – present
2012 – present
2011 – present
2009 – 2011
2008
Member, The Dartmouth Institute Admissions Committee
Member, Ottauquechee (Woodstock, VT) Health Foundation Committee
Member, The Dartmouth Institute MPH Capstone Advisory Committee
Member, Dartmouth Fogarty International Scholars Committee
Board Member, University of New Hampshire MPH Program Advisory Board
Board Member, Global Health Council’s Community Network Advisory Board
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2003 – 2007
2003 – 2007
2002 – 2007
2001 – 2004
2001 – 2003
2001 – 2003
Board Member, Vermont Department of Health (VDH), HIV Community
Planning Group – provided recommendations to The Centers for Disease
Control
Co-Chair (2005/2006) and Board Member, VDH, HIV/AIDS Services
Advisory Council – provided recommendations to Health Services and
Resources Administration (HRSA) and VDH
Committee Member, HIV Quality Assurance Committee, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center
Co-chair and Board Member, Johns Hopkins ALIVE Community Advisory
Board
Board Member, Johns Hopkins HIV Vaccine Trials Scientific Advisory Board
Board Member, Beginning Effective Recovery Together, Inc. – a
community-based transitional housing program for substance abusing women
leaving correctional facilities (Baltimore, MD)
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