Dawn Tuckey
Marietta
Summary
Experienced public health professional with a proven track record in leading initiatives. Skilled in data analysis, policy implementation, and community outreach. Strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork and achieving measurable results. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and a strategic approach to enhancing health outcomes. Proficient in program management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering impactful health education initiatives.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Advisor GS-14
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
05.2014 - 03.2025
- Provided guidance and technical assistance to eleven Midwestern state health departments. Directed and supported four Tuberculosis Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation (TB Centers of Excellence-COEs). Led comprehensive projects that included administrative tasks, training and education programs, and medical consultations for healthcare providers across the US and internationally.
- Major responsibilities:
- Monitored cooperative agreement funds to ensure compliance with the specified application guidelines.
- Conducted and evaluated annual site visits to review programs of eleven TB state and city programs and the four TB Centers of Excellence.
- Evaluated the progress of TB programs in achieving national goals and objectives set forth in the federal cooperative agreement, providing technical feedback to state health officials.
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of TB programs at multiple levels, offering guidance and recommendations to build infrastructure across various program levels.
- Prepared budgets for eleven health departments and the four TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation.
- Developed a five-year cooperative agreement funding opportunity for Centers of Excellence, including Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis, Rutgers University Global TB Center Institute, University of California San Francisco Curry International Tuberculosis Center, and University of Florida Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center.
- Acted as the liaison and project director for the Division and the TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation.
- Developed and oversaw domestic program activities and initiatives of the TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation, including Pacific Island initiatives and ongoing Medical Consultation components.
- Monitored ongoing funding mechanisms with the Division of Global Migration and Health (DGMH) Panel Physician Project, international training products, and a “second read” chest x-ray project for DGMH-identified countries.
- Supervised state-based federal public health advisors.
- Established the mission, goals, and objectives of the TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation Centers.
- Instructed TB contact interviewing courses at 120 or more locations throughout the US and Pacific Islands.
- Acted as the Division of Tuberculosis subject matter expert on all aspects of contact investigation practices, including the development and final review of CDC products, providing trainings and national presentations on contact investigations and other important topics.
- Accomplishments:
- Developed and served as the subject matter expert for a 5-day contact investigation training in Oman, aligning with their TB policies and procedures. Provided on-site training and guidance on developing an evaluation project to assess the implementation of the ongoing contact investigation training.
- Established and conducted yearly contact investigation training for the Prevention Health Associate Program, with a curriculum consisting of both virtual and in-person components. The 10-hour course introduced contact investigation and interviewing, adaptable for any disease.
- Designed, implemented, and provided oversight for an onsite training program for the Prevention Health Associate Program. Conducted real-time training during one of the largest TB outbreaks in US history, training approximately 25 individuals in outbreak and emergency response activities, including developing databases to monitor and track over 3000 contacts.
- Served as the Global Testing Officer for the Division of Global Migration and Health during the COVID-19 response. Responsibilities included monitoring the Global Testing Officer Box, reviewing and approving or denying waivers for entry into the United States. Collected detailed information and medical records from Embassies to determine the entry of international travelers based on COVID-19 testing and documentation, corresponded with US Embassies worldwide, and relayed information to Quarantine Stations. Addressed inquiries from airlines globally and reviewed lab documentation of COVID-19 tests.
- Developed an online training curriculum for the Division of Global Migration and Health (DGMH) Virtual Call Center during the COVID-19 Response. Conducted 150 individual trainings for potential call center agents and supervisors, including training on the database platform and multiple scenarios from possible calls. Agents had to demonstrate proficiency before being cleared as Call Center agents.
- Contributed to the COVID-19 Response by conducting interviews and contact investigations for the COVID-19 outbreak at Camp High Harbor to determine if children/adolescents could transmit COVID-19 to others. Conducted surveillance activities among campers and staffers to help determine the spread of the disease.
- Participated in the emergency response effort for the Measles Outbreak in Upstate New York, conducting immunization record reviews for vaccine compliance.
- Established a working relationship among the Indian Health Service, Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Health Board, the state TB control program, and the Cheyenne River Reservation to help meet the needs of the tribe’s outbreak. Developed educational materials for Native Americans and adapted the content for this population and other Native American tribes.
- Coordinated activities and acted as the technical advisor to the Division of Quarantine Migration and Health for a patient issued a Federal Isolation/Quarantine Order. Activities included daily calls with multiple Federal agencies, state and local governments, acting as the technical liaison between CDC and the state, and providing situation reports to the Division for six months.
- Formed an ongoing working relationship with the Australian Respiratory Counsel and the TB Centers of Excellence to provide training and education to the Pacific Islands.
Public Health Advisor GS-14
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
02.2009 - 05.2014
- Provided guidance and technical assistance to eight Northeastern state health departments, New York City Health Department, and the National TB Controllers Association. Managed the five Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers.
- Major responsibilities:
- Monitored cooperative agreement funds to ensure they were spent as specified in the cooperative agreement application.
- Conducted and evaluated annual site visits to review programs of nine Northeastern TB state and city programs and the five Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers.
- Evaluated the progress of TB programs in achieving national goals and objectives set forth in the federal cooperative agreement, providing technical feedback to state health officials.
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of TB programs at multiple levels, offering guidance and recommendations to build infrastructure across various program levels.
- Prepared budgets for nine health departments, the National TB Controllers Association, and the five Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers.
- Acted as the liaison for the Division and the Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers.
- Developed and oversaw domestic program activities and initiatives of the Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers.
- Monitored ongoing funding mechanisms with the Division of Global Migration and Health for the TB Panel Physician Project and international training products.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored the Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers’ international projects located in Mexico and the Philippines.
- Supervised five state-based public health advisors.
- Provided guidance and technical assistance for conducting cohort reviews nationwide, acting as the primary subject matter expert for cohort reviews.
- Established the mission, goals, and objectives of the Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers and the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association.
- Developed, implemented, and instructed a TB contact interviewing course at 40 different locations throughout the US.
- Accomplishments:
- Established a contact tracing surveillance program for monitoring Unaccompanied Adult Children (UACs) for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, tracking over 10,000 children from multiple countries with various health-related issues and diseases.
Public Health Advisor GS-13
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
01.2002 - 02.2009
- Provided guidance and technical assistance to six state health departments and two big-city health departments.
- Major responsibilities:
- Conducted semi-annual site visits to various project areas.
- Built relationships with state and local health officials and TB program staff.
- Evaluated program progress towards national goals and assisted programs in problem-solving.
- Assessed TB program strengths and weaknesses, providing guidance and recommendations.
- Monitored fiscal responsibility for Federal funds awarded through cooperative agreements to project areas.
- Made funding recommendations based on program needs.
- Reviewed program surveillance data and provided technical feedback to state program health officials.
- Supervised eight state-based federal public health advisors.
- Led Epi-aid outbreak response teams, evaluating weaknesses in state and local TB programs, developing strategies to build infrastructure, identifying funding resources, and providing guidance to state health officials.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to meet program needs.
- Provided training and educational TB sessions to reduce community panic.
- Accomplishments:
- Led Team A in Operation Katrina for the City of New Orleans for an extended assignment. Activities included: rebuilding the infrastructure of the public health departments in region 1 with a focus on communicable diseases including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS and immunizations; developing short and long-term goals to re-establish the public health departments; addressing clinical needs and providing mobile health units. Conducted needs assessments and guided local health officials in requesting FEMA funds.
- Led a TB outbreak response in a rural community among methamphetamine abusers, developing strategies to connect with this population and serving as a liaison with community partners. Acted as a national consultant on TB and methamphetamine use.
- Coordinated testing, evaluation, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis during a large raid/investigation of human trafficking victims into the US. Organized health efforts for victims and developed health packages for their new identities. Collaborated with multiple federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI, the US Attorney's Office, and the IRS.
Public Health Advisor GS-13
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
12.2000 - 01.2002
- TB Program Manager
- Major responsibilities:
- Supervised local and federal TB program staff.
- Provided daily technical assistance and guidance to the city's TB program staff.
- Acted as the consultant to the Medical Director, advising on CDC guidelines.
- Managed non-compliant patient program and presented court testimony for court actions.
- Wrote cooperative agreement, progress reports and other reports required by CDC.
- Provided technical assistance and consultation on TB-related issues to officials, private organizations, and community groups.
- Monitored progress towards objectives, evaluated program effectiveness, and suggested modifications.
- Accomplishments:
- Established the use of digital radiology with assistance of medical schools in the city.
- Developed and implemented the TB quarantine and isolation procedures.
- Instituted court proceedings to detain non-compliant TB until treatment completion.
Public Health Advisor GS-13
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
02.1997 - 12.2000
- Director of Diabetes Control Program
- Major responsibilities:
- Developed the District's Diabetes Program from the ground up, including funding, staffing, community support and program initiatives.
- Secured support for the development of the District's National Diabetes Program from government and local private constituents.
- Prepared budget and managed human resources, program development, implementation and evaluation of program activities and initiatives.
- Created a health systems approach to ensure uniform diabetes care.
- Provided technical support to the local program and health officials.
- Educated and advised members of Congress on reducing the burden of diabetes.
- Accomplishments:
- Adjunct Professor for John Hopkins University for MPH candidates
- Built strong relationships with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to support the community.
- Designed and implemented a Medicaid reimbursement system for low-income diabetes services.
- Initiated the development of the district diabetes program.
- Developed and implemented purchasing, receiving and payment accounting structure for the communicable disease section at the District of Columbia's Department of Health.
Public Health Advisor GS-12
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
04.1993 - 02.1997
- Wisconsin State TB Program Director
- Major responsibilities:
- Coordinated and implemented TB related services for 130 county health departments.
- Facilitated informational exchange and medical treatment between the patient, physicians, and the state and federal agencies.
- Administered grant and contract funds.
- Monitored and provided technical assistance to agencies receiving grant funds.
- Conducted statewide TB program needs assessments to develop and implement program initiatives to enhance national goals and objectives.
- Prepared annual grant applications and defined program goals and objectives.
- Conducted trainings and health education seminars to improve TB program infrastructure.
- Supervised state TB program staff.
- Accomplishments:
- Developed and implemented a statewide directly observed therapy (DOT) program and a patient incentive program.
- Implemented TB Medicaid reimbursement mechanism to support new program initiatives, including directly observed therapy, case management, lab tests, and home visits.
- Revised state TB Statues and Administrative Rules.
Public Health Advisor GS-11
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
07.1990 - 04.1993
- TB Chest Clinic manager
- Major responsibilities:
- Supervised clerical and medical staff.
- Conducted assessments of patient's medical and social needs.
- Prepared detention orders for the Health Commissioner.
- Reviewed and modified drug treatment center contracts to meet departmental goals.
- Provided daily technical assistance and guidance to the city's TB program staff.
- Accomplishments:
- Instituted a lunch program provided at the clinic to ensure compliance with directly observed therapy.
- Designed and implemented an incentive and enabler program to assist with patient compliance.
- Developed and implemented clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with airborne and respiratory diseases.
Public Health Advisor GS-9
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
09.1988 - 07.1990
- Disease Intervention Specialist
- Major responsibilities:
- Conducted field investigations and educated patients infected with syphilis.
- Monitored treatment for syphilis patients.
- Led a team of five public health advisors
Public Health Advisor GS-7
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
04.1987 - 09.1988
- Disease Intervention Specialist
- Major responsibilities:
- Administered epidemiological care for sexually transmitted diseases.
- Conducted pre- and post-test counseling for HIV patients.
- Performed field investigations and patient interviews for sexually transmitted diseases.
Public Health Advisor GS-5
Centers for Disease and Prevention
09.1985 - 04.1987
- Major responsibilities:
- Educated patients and physicians on the prevention, transmission, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Conducted diagnostic procedures, including blood drawing, gonorrhea cultures, and dark field microscopy.
Education
Master's Degree - Public Health
Tulane University
New Orleans, LABachelor's Degree - Science
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PASkills
- International health insights
- Crisis management planning
- Health education outreach
- Effective organizational skills
- Program design and implementation
Affiliations
- Watsonian Society - Member
- Who's Who - Member-Lifetime
- American Lung Association - Affiliate
Timeline
Public Health Advisor GS-14
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
05.2014 - 03.2025
Public Health Advisor GS-14
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
02.2009 - 05.2014
Public Health Advisor GS-13
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
01.2002 - 02.2009
Public Health Advisor GS-13
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
12.2000 - 01.2002
Public Health Advisor GS-13
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
02.1997 - 12.2000
Public Health Advisor GS-12
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
04.1993 - 02.1997
Public Health Advisor GS-11
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
07.1990 - 04.1993
Public Health Advisor GS-9
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
09.1988 - 07.1990
Public Health Advisor GS-7
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
04.1987 - 09.1988
Public Health Advisor GS-5
Centers for Disease and Prevention
09.1985 - 04.1987
Master's Degree - Public Health
Tulane University
Bachelor's Degree - Science
Slippery Rock University
Awards
- 2024 Certificate of Appreciation - Dr. Vernard Green Field Service Award, For Dedication, Data Driven work and maintaining Focus to the mission of the Field Services Branch in CDC’s Division of TB Elimination.
- 2024 CDC/ATSDR Honor Award - Excellence in Emergency Response- Center winner, Recognize significant contributions towards successful responses in public health emergencies.
- 2014 CDC/ATSDR Honor Award - Excellence in Finance, For exceptional management, leadership and innovation in management of Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers cooperative agreements.
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