RILEY WOLYNN, MPH

Public Health Consultant

Ms. Wolynn is a public health professional specializing in behavioral and community health who is devoted to enhancing public health awareness and education through research and advocacy. She received her Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. During her academic career, Riley led various research projects at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, focusing on public perceptions of health issues across multiple social media platforms. In addition to her research, Riley coordinated the "Shots Heard Round the World" initiative at The Public Good Projects, where she directed operations and community engagement to combat anti-vaccine misinformation. Riley lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her fiancé and dog.

SUSAN M. MYERS, MA, MPH

Senior Advisor

Ms. Myers is a highly skilled and nationally recognized public health leader with 30+ years of experience. She assists local and state government units, non-profits and for-profit partners deliver equitable access to quality health care and public health/human services. Sue’s areas of expertise include health and human service delivery systems (design, performance, reform), program planning and evaluation, qualitative research, outcome research, policy analysis, community needs assessment, and community engagement. Sue has special interest in systems change, veteran housing, substance misuse/mental health, safety net providers, equity, inclusion, and workforce development. A graduate of CDC’s National Public Health Leadership Institute and former leader of APHA’s Community Health Planning and Policy Development section, Susan brings a wide network of colleagues to inform and shape ongoing projects. Her Master’s in Public Health is from University of Pittsburgh and her Master’s in Social and Public Policy is from Duquesne University.

MEGAN YARNELL

Operations Manager

Ms. Yarnell holds a special interest in supporting public health initiatives focused on youth from underserved communities and who hold underrepresented identities. She has demonstrated her commitment to this work through her experience and expertise in public and private education leadership and state-level emergency management. Megan’s career began as an elementary school teacher for economically disadvantaged youth and families (Title I) in both urban and rural communities. Megan was invited to the instructional leadership team for her school in Baltimore County, Maryland, and was a mentor for student teaching interns through Towson University. Megan was the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist on the administrative team for a private school in South Florida that predominantly serves students with disabilities and exceptional life circumstances. Her diverse experience with direct instructional and behavioral support alongside human resource and financial management aids our work in the public health sector.

SARAH KURIL, PhD, MPH, RRT

Senior Consultant

Dr. Kuril is a public health researcher, educator, and healthcare professional. Her career began as a Registered Respiratory Therapist where she most recently led the Pulmonary Rehabilitation department part of St. Francis Hospital. In this role, she was responsible for clinical program evaluation and performance improvement measures through coordinated standards established by the hospital, CMS, and JCAHO. Dr. Kuril is active in clinical research and works with sizable hospital and survey datasets to determine equitable health outcomes for individuals diagnosed with chronic respiratory disease. As a SAS® Certified Specialist and proficient in R, she is experienced in applying several statistical models, including Bayesian analysis. Dr. Kuril has served as an Adjunct Faculty Member for the Gillings School of Global Public Health program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy. She is currently a Course Facilitator for Cornell University’s external education unit in Public Health and Data Analytics. She currently resides in Maryland with her husband and two young children.

ETHAN CHAPIN, MD

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Ethan Chapin is an emergency physician at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida, where he also serves as the Director of Employee Health. Prior to his career in clinical medicine, Dr. Chapin conducted research in the Retinal Cell Biology and the Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is passionate about the implementation of academic medicine in the community hospital setting and the integration of emergency medicine practices with hospital-based medical practices. He has taught coursework in emergency medicine at Hofstra University and the Northwell Health Center for Learning and Innovation. Dr. Chapin completed his undergraduate coursework at the University of California of Santa Barbara; MD from Stony Brook University; and an emergency medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital. Born and raised in Southern California, Ethan ended up on the East Coast for medical school, where he met his wife. They now live in Jupiter, FL with their two young children. In his spare time, Ethan likes any and all outdoor activities including biking, camping, and taking beach walks with his family.

OLUWATOMI OLUWASANMI, MPH

Epidemiology Consultant

Ms. Oluwasanmi is a public health professional, scientist and educator who is passionate about the biological mechanisms of infectious diseases, vaccination efforts and emergency preparedness.

At present, she is a data analyst with the Bureau of Communicable Diseases at the New York City Department of Public Health and Mental Hygiene. Prior to working at the health department, she has worked with the NYC Health and Hospitals Test and Trace Corps, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, other federal agencies (FEMA, DOD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) as well as local and state health departments, on preventive measures to stop the spread of communicable disease through international travel, outbreak investigations and vaccination efforts.

Apart from working in public health practice, she has 4 years of experience teaching a variety of public health courses at various academic institutions which include: Stony Brook University School of Medicine, New York University and Hunter College Urban School of Public Health.

JARROD BREITHAUPT

Executive Producer

Mr. Breithaupt is a versatile professional with over two decades of experience in data management, programming, and healthcare analytics. He currently serves as a Health Data Analyst at the University of Louisiana at Monroe's College of Pharmacy, where he specializes in SAS programming and data analysis for Louisiana Medicaid. Prior to his current role, Jarrod spent over 20 years as a Senior Programmer/Analyst at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where he managed complex student information systems, including financial aid, billing, and admissions. His expertise spans various technical areas, including database management, eCommerce administration, and web systems. Jarrod serves as the Executive Producer for Vital Statistics Consulting, where he manages production for the Unbiased Science Podcast and Bytes of Health podcast. In this role, he oversees database maintenance, social media metrics, podcast distribution, and content creation. Jarrod's career exemplifies a unique blend of technical expertise, healthcare analytics, and digital media production, positioning him at the intersection of technology, health science, and public communication.