Meet Our Team

Project Coordination Associate

Jada Johnson is a Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Program Analyst at NACCHO originally from Atlanta, GA. Previously, Jada has worked as an HIV Linkage Coordinator and Communicable Disease Specialist for the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments. In this role, she helped her local health department achieve targets outlined in the HHS’ Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. She has helped coordinate various disease prevention and health promotion projects in the areas of adolescent and child health, chronic disease prevention, and immigrant and minority health. Jada holds a BS in Public Health from Mercer University and an MPH with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavior from Georgia State University.

Research & Insights Fellow

At heart, Hannah is a storyteller. She is passionate about advocating for health equity and she believes storytelling is both a meaningful research methodology and an effective community builder. Working in sexual disease intervention, Hannah values the connections she makes with her patients and she sees every day the benefits that motivational interviewing can have on sexual health outcomes. Hannah is adept in communicating with broad and diverse audiences, and she combines her client service experience with her creative, empathetic instincts to build strong relationships across differences. Hannah completed her master's degree in public health with a certificate in health disparities, and she deftly applies her technical education with her talent for narrative building and communicating to reduce health inequity, protect and promote bodily freedoms, and to support the health and wellbeing of all.

Marketing & Communications Associate

Ortecia Guity is a public health professional dedicated to advancing health equity through communications, research, and community engagement. Her introduction to public health began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda, where she facilitated HIV prevention interventions and community health education. She has since earned her MPH from Tulane University and contributed to projects spanning digital health, podcasting, and global health research. Ortecia currently volunteers with her local Department of Public Health in the HIV division, supporting outreach and prevention efforts. She is passionate about blending data, storytelling, and advocacy to improve outcomes for underserved communities.

Community Engagement Fellow

Tynisha George is a committed social change agent and a first-generation college graduate from New York. She earned a B.S. in Criminology from SUNY College at Old Westbury and joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. After nearly a decade of navigating post-undergrad life, she enrolled in a dual master's program in Social Work and Public Health at Stony Brook University. While enrolled, she received the NASW Master's Student Award and the Director's Award for Excellence in Service to Public Health for her leadership in advancing health and racial equity.

Following graduation, Tynisha embarked on a journey that first took her to Atlanta, GA, and later to Chicago, IL, where she serves as a Project Manager with the Chicago Department of Public Health. In Chicago, Tynisha deepened her walk with Christ and embraced her authentic self. With experience spanning clinical services, advocacy, and consulting at state and federal levels, she continues to champion equity, justice, and resources for marginalized communities.

Project Coordination Volunteer

I'm an accomplished public health leader with over a decade of success advancing equitable health services, strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and driving strategic, data-informed decisions. I excel in managing complex funding streams, collaborating across matrixed teams, and delivering innovative solutions that lead to measurable impact. As a servant leader, I’m committed to fostering a culture of transparency, integrity, and empowerment to ensure community well-being. I bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge and take pride in being a thought partner to leaders across sectors.

Project Coordination Volunteer

I am a recent Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate in Global Public Health at Rutgers School of Public Health, with a strong focus on health policy, program planning, and evidence-based interventions. My experience includes interning at the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration, where I supported policy analysis, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Academically, I have worked on projects ranging from a policy brief on migraine management in low- and middle-income countries to a GIS analysis of air quality and respiratory health disparities in New Jersey. I am passionate about advancing health equity and have developed skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and health communication using tools such as ArcGIS, SPSS, and RStudio. My goal is to bridge research, policy, and practice to drive sustainable global health outcomes.

Marketing & Comms Volunteer

I'm Natalie Joseph, a data and evaluation strategist who believes that numbers should tell stories, not intimidate people. Growing up translating complex information so everyone could understand and move forward together taught me that the best insights emerge when we help data make sense to everyone in the room.

I bring context and clarity to data by combining quantitative expertise with a deeply human perspective, always seeking those "aha" curious connections that support decision-making and make a real difference. My work centers on making evaluations collaborative, accessible, and genuinely fun. Whether I'm identifying gaps and opportunities within networks or collaboratives, redesigning evaluation approaches mid-stream, or creating visual representations that help stakeholders see patterns they might miss, I'm driven by curiosity about the stories data wants to tell.

Like a field of tulips in full bloom, I believe diverse perspectives and data types create stronger, more nuanced strategies. Currently pursuing my DrPH at Tulane University while developing frameworks that integrate implementation science with culturally responsive evaluation practices, I help organizations bloom into their full potential through thoughtful, community-centered evaluation that connects dots across stories, numbers, systems, and voices.

Marketing & Comms Volunteer

Devodyana Venugopal is a cybersecurity and healthcare data analytics professional with experience in healthcare, analytics, and organizational security. I have a B.S. in Public Health with a minor in Data Science and Analytics from Austin College and am ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) with additional credentials from the Google Cybersecurity Program. I have led projects in clinical data analysis, compliance oversight, and risk assessment, utilizing tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau. My work includes improving clinical performance metrics by 45%, and coordinating health summits. I am passionate about improving secure technology systems, I combines my analytical skills with a commitment to improving access and equity for historically excluded populations.

Research & Insights Volunteer

Stephanie Ponce is a Master of Public Health graduate from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, where she specialized in Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences and earned a certificate in Data Science. Her work focuses on reducing health disparities and preventing chronic diseases through innovative, community-based interventions.. At Rollins, Stephanie served as Co-President of the Latinx Advocacy & Leadership group, strengthening community engagement and supporting student-led initiatives. Originally from Modesto, California, she holds a B.A. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine from Rice University. Passionate about blending data-driven insights with public health practice, Stephanie aspires to advance equitable solutions that foster healthier, more connected communities.

Community Engagement Volunteer

Tashika Robinson is a Research Assistant at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she has supported applied public health research since 2020. She brings nearly 10 years of professional experience in research, community health, and project management, with a strong focus on turning data into practical insights that strengthen public health systems. Tashika holds a B.S. in Biology and an M.P.H., and has collaborated with academic, government, and community partners across the country. She is especially passionate about projects that uplift community voices and advance health equity. Based in Georgia, Tashika continues to contribute to national public health initiatives with a commitment to impact and inclusion.

Community Engagement Volunteer