Science Engineering Management

Biostatistics and Quantitative Research

• Sandra Ham Consulting, provided statistical and epidemiological consulting services (SAS programming, statistical analysis, writing, and critical review) to social science and medical researchers, 2010–2013, 2020–Present.
• University of Chicago, Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS), provided statistical and epidemiological consulting services (SAS programming, statistical analysis, writing, and critical review) to social science and medical researchers, 2012-2020.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), conducted physical activity and public health research (not research support services to others but led my own research group, conducted interdisciplinary research, programmed in SAS and SUDAAN, analyzed data, presented at conferences, mentored visiting doctoral students and Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers, and published first-authored scientific journal articles and government reports), 2000–2008.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provided biostatistical and SAS programming support to the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA), Physical Activity and Health Branch (PAHB), 1999–2000.
• Tredegar Film Products, conducted manufacturing process research, 1997–1999.
• Bostik, Inc., conducted manufacturing process research, 1993–1995.
• Nu-Kote International, conducted manufacturing process research, 1990–1993.
  
  

Program Management

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), managed CDC’s public health surveillance activities for physical activity, 2002–2008.
• CDC Program Manager, Physical Activity Program in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Working Group of state health departments, 2002–2008.
• CDC Point of Contact, Healthy People 2010 Working Group for Physical Activity and Fitness, 2002–2008.
  
  

Technical Service, Troubleshooting, and Advising

• Sandra Ham Consulting, provided statistical and epidemiological consulting to social science and medical researchers, 2010–2013, 2020–Present.
• University of Chicago, Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS), provided statistical and epidemiological consulting to social science and medical researchers, 2012-2020.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provided technical advising to users of surveillance survey question module at state health departments, academia, and international public health agencies, 1999–2008.
• Tredegar Film Products, provided technical service and manufacturing process troubleshooting services to the customer (Proctor & Gamble) for manufacturing processes for a medical device, 1997–1999.
• Tredegar Film Products, provided technical advising and engineering support to the blown film extrusion and offset printing departments, 1997–1999.
• Bostik, Inc., provided technical advising and engineering support to the hot melt adhesive department, 1993–1995.
• Nu-Kote International, provided technical advising and service to the Rochester plant manager for management of OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and emissions reporting for the Clean Air Act, 1990–1993.
• Nu-Kote International, provided technical advising and engineering support to the flat film extrusion department, 1990–1993.
• Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corporation, provided troubleshooting services to automotive radiator manufacturing departments, manufacturing and chemical engineering departments, and the plant and environmental engineering department, 1986–1988.
  
  

Program Evaluation

• University of Chicago. Analyzed electronic health record (EHR) data for the medical center to evaluate 5- and 10- year outcomes for a healthcare quality improvement program, 2016–2017 and 2021–2022. The Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) embeds behavioral health staff within the Primary Care Group in an effort to increase the use of mental health services.
• University of Chicago. Analyzed data and wrote a detailed report for a pilot evaluation of Diabetes Group Visits in community health centers, 2016–2020. The evaluation used 10 types of data collection instruments to measure 80 clinical, behavioral, and health services outcome indicators.
• University of Chicago. Analyzed grocery store receipt data for a nutrition intervention at Save-A-Lot grocery stores, 2015–2016.
• YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, Winston-Salem, NC. Analyzed student and parent survey data and student fitness testing data and wrote reports to evaluate an obesity program in elementary schools, 2010–2013.
• Grammercy Research, Winston-Salem, NC. Analyzed middle school student survey and observational data to evaluate Instant Recess®: A Practical Tool for Increasing Physical Activity during the School Day, 2011–2012.
  
  

Strategic Planning

• Chicagoland Evaluation Association, Chicago, IL. Served as Co-chair of the Strategic Planning Committee to develop a strategic plan for the Association, 2011.
• Project Brotherhood, Chicago, IL. Developed a strategic plan for the not-for-profit organization that provides community health services to African-American men on the South Side of Chicago, 2011.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS), Washington, DC. Participated in the Federal Interagency Workgroup (FIW) which developed the Vision, Mission, and Goals for Healthy People 2020, 2007–2008. The FIW was comprised of mid- and high-level representatives from federal agencies which are major stakeholders in Healthy People national objectives.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA. Participated in strategic planning for the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO), and the Physical Activity and Health Branch (PAHB), 2006–2008. Since the CDC provides program recommendations, surveillance, program funding, and technical support to state and local health departments and collaborates with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), CDC’s strategic planning activities included consideration of the strategic direction for the field of physical activity and public health.
  
  

Facilitation

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Small group facilitator in the Synodal Path Listening Sessions with Theologians, 2024.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS), Washington, DC. As a member of a facilitation team, facilitated a regional in-person public comment session for Healthy People 2020 development, 2007. The public comment session in Atlanta, GA, was held at CDC Headquarters.