Affiliations:

Arnold School of Public Health    
Research Associate

Education:

Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Health Promotion, Education & Behavior, Pending
Master’s, University of South Carolina, Environmental Health Sciences, May 2005
Bachelor’s, Clemson University, Microbiology, May 2000

Research Interest:

• Community Preparedness
• Preparedness of underserved and disenfranchised communities
• New and Emerging Infectious Diseases

Relevant Grants/Publications:

• Mobilizing Against Threats to Community Health (MATCH)
  Funding Agency: The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
  Principal Investigators:  Donna L. Richter and Saundra Glover
  Health & Science Members on Project:  Lee Pearson and Daniela Friedman
  Description:  The MATCH Project is part of a collaborative formed by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to address the convergence of animal and public health.  The purpose of the MATCH Project is to enhance community involvement in preparing for and responding to threats to community health.

• Citizen Awareness Project:  Be Ready! South Carolina
  Funding Agency:  U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  Principal Investigators: Lee Pearson and Sonya Duhe
  Description:  Statewide campaign to promote disaster awareness and preparedness among the citizens of the state.