James Mcknight
Public Health Practitioner
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About
A passionate and dedicated professional with 25+ years of environmental health, public health, and medical research experience. Expert in ability to assess current and future public health threats and guiding leaders in making informed management decisions at both the strategic and operational levels. Proficient in public health/research-focused program management, data analysis, and emerging health threat surveillance.
Prepared to leverage education, experience, and strengths to take on a dynamic position with long-term potential.
Experience
- Environmental Microbiology Section, Iowa State Hygienic Lab (1998-2001);
- U.S. Army (2001-2020) - worked numerous jobs in support of environmental health, public health, and force health protection. This included working at 2 hospitals (Environmental Health Sections), a Special Forces Unit, a Combatant Command, and a Medical Research & Development Command.
- Government Contracting (2020-current)
Education
Doctor of Public Health, Global Health Practice – University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 2014
Master of Science, Epidemiology – University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 2000
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology – Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 1997
