Shanta Whitaker,PhD,MPH
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Sinclair M Harris
Dr. Shanta Whitaker is an exceptionally talented and gifted individual. Articulate, focused, and well centered in all she does. She has a passion to make the world and her work place better. It's an honor to call her my colleague.
Kristin R. McJunkins
I worked with Ms. Whitaker for 2.5 years, supervising her when she was Associate Director for the Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) in Yale University’s Undergraduate Career Services. This role required Ms. Whitaker to combine both academic advising and career counseling, while also managing several outreach programs operated by the office. It is a high volume environment, engaging with students and alumni of all ages wishing to enter medical school, or other health professions programs, and necessitates the ability to learn a wide range of information concerning admissions policies for these types of educational pursuits. There are many unique nuances to the curricular options students can choose for their pre-medical requirements and the advice given to individual students can vary based on many factors. One of the best characteristics Ms. Whitaker continually displayed was the willingness to ask questions if she needed clarification when advising a student. Many people in our types of positions sometimes take for granted their knowledge of academics, and perhaps it is Ms. Whitaker’s scientific training that provided the impetus for her asking questions, but in my opinion it is a highly valued skill because it shows she respected the work she was doing and wanted to provide the students with all possible plans of action to achieve their goals. From a professional standpoint, Ms. Whitaker was a great addition not only to HPAP, but to the office in general fir she was always willing to assist a colleague and has excellent ideas when it comes to planning programs and events. I most enthusiastically recommend Ms. Whitaker and know she will be a wonderful addition to any professional situation that is fortunate enough to hire her.
Sinclair M Harris
Dr. Shanta Whitaker is an exceptionally talented and gifted individual. Articulate, focused, and well centered in all she does. She has a passion to make the world and her work place better. It's an honor to call her my colleague.
Kristin R. McJunkins
I worked with Ms. Whitaker for 2.5 years, supervising her when she was Associate Director for the Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) in Yale University’s Undergraduate Career Services. This role required Ms. Whitaker to combine both academic advising and career counseling, while also managing several outreach programs operated by the office. It is a high volume environment, engaging with students and alumni of all ages wishing to enter medical school, or other health professions programs, and necessitates the ability to learn a wide range of information concerning admissions policies for these types of educational pursuits. There are many unique nuances to the curricular options students can choose for their pre-medical requirements and the advice given to individual students can vary based on many factors. One of the best characteristics Ms. Whitaker continually displayed was the willingness to ask questions if she needed clarification when advising a student. Many people in our types of positions sometimes take for granted their knowledge of academics, and perhaps it is Ms. Whitaker’s scientific training that provided the impetus for her asking questions, but in my opinion it is a highly valued skill because it shows she respected the work she was doing and wanted to provide the students with all possible plans of action to achieve their goals. From a professional standpoint, Ms. Whitaker was a great addition not only to HPAP, but to the office in general fir she was always willing to assist a colleague and has excellent ideas when it comes to planning programs and events. I most enthusiastically recommend Ms. Whitaker and know she will be a wonderful addition to any professional situation that is fortunate enough to hire her.
Sinclair M Harris
Dr. Shanta Whitaker is an exceptionally talented and gifted individual. Articulate, focused, and well centered in all she does. She has a passion to make the world and her work place better. It's an honor to call her my colleague.
Kristin R. McJunkins
I worked with Ms. Whitaker for 2.5 years, supervising her when she was Associate Director for the Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) in Yale University’s Undergraduate Career Services. This role required Ms. Whitaker to combine both academic advising and career counseling, while also managing several outreach programs operated by the office. It is a high volume environment, engaging with students and alumni of all ages wishing to enter medical school, or other health professions programs, and necessitates the ability to learn a wide range of information concerning admissions policies for these types of educational pursuits. There are many unique nuances to the curricular options students can choose for their pre-medical requirements and the advice given to individual students can vary based on many factors. One of the best characteristics Ms. Whitaker continually displayed was the willingness to ask questions if she needed clarification when advising a student. Many people in our types of positions sometimes take for granted their knowledge of academics, and perhaps it is Ms. Whitaker’s scientific training that provided the impetus for her asking questions, but in my opinion it is a highly valued skill because it shows she respected the work she was doing and wanted to provide the students with all possible plans of action to achieve their goals. From a professional standpoint, Ms. Whitaker was a great addition not only to HPAP, but to the office in general fir she was always willing to assist a colleague and has excellent ideas when it comes to planning programs and events. I most enthusiastically recommend Ms. Whitaker and know she will be a wonderful addition to any professional situation that is fortunate enough to hire her.
Sinclair M Harris
Dr. Shanta Whitaker is an exceptionally talented and gifted individual. Articulate, focused, and well centered in all she does. She has a passion to make the world and her work place better. It's an honor to call her my colleague.
Kristin R. McJunkins
I worked with Ms. Whitaker for 2.5 years, supervising her when she was Associate Director for the Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) in Yale University’s Undergraduate Career Services. This role required Ms. Whitaker to combine both academic advising and career counseling, while also managing several outreach programs operated by the office. It is a high volume environment, engaging with students and alumni of all ages wishing to enter medical school, or other health professions programs, and necessitates the ability to learn a wide range of information concerning admissions policies for these types of educational pursuits. There are many unique nuances to the curricular options students can choose for their pre-medical requirements and the advice given to individual students can vary based on many factors. One of the best characteristics Ms. Whitaker continually displayed was the willingness to ask questions if she needed clarification when advising a student. Many people in our types of positions sometimes take for granted their knowledge of academics, and perhaps it is Ms. Whitaker’s scientific training that provided the impetus for her asking questions, but in my opinion it is a highly valued skill because it shows she respected the work she was doing and wanted to provide the students with all possible plans of action to achieve their goals. From a professional standpoint, Ms. Whitaker was a great addition not only to HPAP, but to the office in general fir she was always willing to assist a colleague and has excellent ideas when it comes to planning programs and events. I most enthusiastically recommend Ms. Whitaker and know she will be a wonderful addition to any professional situation that is fortunate enough to hire her.
Credentials
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Positive Leadership
George Mason University
Experience
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Venn Strategies
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Vice President
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2021
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Continuum Health Group
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United States
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Nov 2021 - Present
Continuum Health Group is a policy consulting group focused on improving our nation’s public health. Through partnerships with public and private sector organizations, we support efforts to achieve health equity with policy analysis, advocacy development, and political strategy. Continuum Health Group is a policy consulting group focused on improving our nation’s public health. Through partnerships with public and private sector organizations, we support efforts to achieve health equity with policy analysis, advocacy development, and political strategy.
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LMI
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Policy Consultant, Project Lead
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Sep 2014 - Mar 2018
Served as the client facing technical expert for the Shared Savings Program ACO application reviewer trainings for over 70 personnel including LMI, CMS, and subcontractor staff. Functions included managing a team to develop schedules, the training curriculum, and communications for the Shared Savings Program ACOs. Served as the client facing technical expert for the Shared Savings Program Notice of Intent to Apply (NOIA) process. Functions included developing NOIA survey content, processing NOIA survey data and delivering reports to CMS leadership, and communications for Shared Savings Program ACOs. Completed and supported additional tasks such as Shared Savings Program ACO application and participant agreement reviews, reports, standard operating procedure development, and managing and processing issues from ACOs or the general public’s questions regarding the Shared Savings Program. Co-led the Logistical Pathways to Critical Diversity in Organizational Leadership academic partnership between UVA and LMI. Managed budget, oversees monthly status updates and ensured that all deadlines were met. This project was focused on understanding the factors that influence academic achievement differentials between engineering students from different demographic groups.
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Delmarva Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Medicare Disparities Analyst
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Sep 2013 - Jul 2014
Advised quality improvement organizations on health disparities associated with chronic disease and associated comorbidities, adverse drug events, and access to care within Medicare. Analyzed and presented Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data and Medicare claims data to provide quality improvement organizations information about chronic disease disparities among their Medicare Beneficiaries. Drafted reports, white papers, and manuscripts for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, quality improvement organizations, and other key stakeholders. Oversaw two national focus groups on behavioral health and data disparities.
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Baltimore City Health Department
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Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Health Policy Fellow, Office of Policy and Planning
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
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AJE
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Editor
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Jul 2010 - Aug 2013
Edited articles for non-native English speakers fixing errors associated with natural phrasing & syntax, word choice, grammar, punctuation, spelling errors, style, and consistency in terminology. Specialized subject areas:Infectious Diseases. Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Epidemiology. Edited articles for non-native English speakers fixing errors associated with natural phrasing & syntax, word choice, grammar, punctuation, spelling errors, style, and consistency in terminology. Specialized subject areas:Infectious Diseases. Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Epidemiology.
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Yale University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director, Health Professions Advisory Program
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Advised Yale undergraduates interested in pursuing medical school, dental school, veterinary school, nursing school, and other health professional schools. Developed presentations and workshops to prepare students to feel comfortable engaging their faculty for letters of recommendation. Edited and reviewed over 300+ personal statements. Managed the annual health professions fair that brought over 60+ institutions and 300+ college students together. Advised Yale undergraduates interested in pursuing medical school, dental school, veterinary school, nursing school, and other health professional schools. Developed presentations and workshops to prepare students to feel comfortable engaging their faculty for letters of recommendation. Edited and reviewed over 300+ personal statements. Managed the annual health professions fair that brought over 60+ institutions and 300+ college students together.
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North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health
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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Emerging Infectious Diseases Postdoctoral Fellow
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2010
Developed a molecular based epidemiological tool to track Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Tested patient nasal swaps for whooping cough and reported results to local health departments. Presented technical reports to public health personnel in North Carolina. Developed a molecular based epidemiological tool to track Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Tested patient nasal swaps for whooping cough and reported results to local health departments. Presented technical reports to public health personnel in North Carolina.
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Education
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
MPH, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Applied Epidemiology -
HBX | Harvard Business School
HBX CORe: Credential of Readiness, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics for Managers -
Yale University
M.Phil. & Ph.D., Microbiology -
Virginia Union University
B.S., Biology
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