Meet the team
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Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN
Principal Investigator Serves as the contact PI and is responsible for the overall conduct of the study. Oversees the research staff and practice training, data collection, analysis, and dissemination work with Dr. Himmelfarb. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "I play ping-pong!" |
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Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, ANP
Principal Investigator As Co-Principal Investigator of the study, Dr. Himmelfarb is jointly responsible for the overall conduct of the trial. She jointly oversees the research staff and practice training, data collection, analysis, and dissemination work with Dr. Commodore-Mensah and leads study participants recruitment. |
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Janice Dugbartey , MPH, CPH
Senior Research Program Coordinator Collaborates with Principal Investigators to provide leadership in developing, directing, and managing all aspects of the LINKED-BP Program. Manages study staff in the overall coordination and implementation of the trial. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "To keep my heart healthy, I switched to a pescatarian diet.” |
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Sarah Slone, PhD, RN
Post Doctoral Fellow Collaborates with the research team to carry out an array of activities, including research, scholarship, and conference presentations. Learns leadership through research protocols, data management, and analysis; preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations; and leadership of interdisciplinary research groups to develop, implement, and evaluate theory-driven strategies to reduce cardiovascular health disparities. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? |
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Tye Lane, BS
Community Health Worker Collaborates with study participants on home blood pressure monitoring and training, and life modifications, and counseling. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "To keep my heart healthy, I take my HTN medication and have some form of physical activity at least 3 days a week: yoga, dancing, walking, and meditation." |
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Cherelle Harmon
Community Health Worker Collaborates with study participants on home blood pressure monitoring and training, and life modifications and counseling. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "To maintain a healthy heart, I exercise three times a week and follow a plant-based diet." |
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Katie Harmon
Community Health Worker Collaborates with study participants on home blood pressure monitoring and training, and life modifications and counseling. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "To keep my heart healthy, I manage stress levels with mindfulness." |
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Leo Valadez, MBA
Research Assistant Assists in the recruitment of participants and collaborates with the team to help and evaluate people who receive care at community health centers. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "To maintain a healthy heart, I stay active by training for a 10-mile run and playing soccer twice a week. I focus on reducing carbs in my diet, take supplements, and get blood tests twice a year for check-ups. This balanced approach keeps my heart strong and healthy." |
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Akosua Konadu Nyame-Kusi, MD
Research Assistant Assists in the recruitment of participants and collaborates with the team to help and evaluate people who receive care at community health centers. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "To keep my heart healthy, I try to reduce my intake of salty and sugary foods and drinks. I work out for at least 30 minutes three to four times a week." |
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Faith Elise Metlock, BSN, RN
Research Assistant Assists in the recruitment of participants and collaborates with the team to help and evaluate people who receive care at community health centers. |
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Eniola Onaolapo, BSN, RN
Research Assistant Assists in the recruitment of participants and collaborates with the team to help and evaluate people who receive care at community health centers. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "I keep my heart healthy by eating nutritious meals, being active daily and sleeping for at least 7 hours at night." |
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Mayte Rodriguez
Research Assistant Assists in the recruitment of participants and collaborates with the team to help and evaluate people who receive care at community health centers. What do you do to keep your heart healthy? "I like to go to the gym. I also enjoy hiking when the weather is good." |
Coordinating Council
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Wendy Bennett
Chief of Primary Care Clinical Innovation JHCP |
Marcee White
Chief Medical Officer Total Healthcare Inc. |
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Megan Wojtko
SVP & Chief Clinical Officer Choptank Community Health System Inc. |
Christopher DeMarco
Chief Executive Officer Greater Baden Medical Services |
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Raj Padwal
Co-founder Mmhg Inc. |
Peter Wood
Chief Operating Officer Mmhg Inc. |
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Roger Clark
Community Chair Institute for Clinical & Translational Research Community Research Advisory Council (C-RAC) |
Rhonda Ford Chatmon
Vice President, Health Strategies Serving Baltimore & Greater Maryland American Heart Association |
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Nora Hoban
Chief Executive Officer Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers |
Tiffany Scott
President Maryland Community Health Worker Association Vice Chair Maryland Community Health Worker Advisory Committee |
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Monica Guerrero Vazquez
Executive Director Center for Salud/Health and Opportunities for Latinos (Centro SQL) Medical Director JH Bayview Children’s Medical Practice |
Keith Daye
Community Advocate |
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Lee Bone
Associate Professor Bloomberg School of Public Health |
Michelle Simmons
Community Advocate |
