Kelly Sanders
About Kelly Sanders
Professional Title and Role at Veteran Health
Kelly Sanders serves as a Principal at Veteran Health. In her role, she guides and oversees various health initiatives aimed at improving the health care services and outcomes for veterans. Her leadership is crucial in driving projects that address critical issues like suicide prevention, mental health, and emergency preparedness.
Educational Background and Certifications
Kelly Sanders holds a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) in Leadership from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Movement Science at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Additionally, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner (CCMP).
Experience in Public Health and Health Care Initiatives
Kelly Sanders brings 16 years of experience leading public health and health care initiatives in the public sector. She has spearheaded numerous high-impact projects focused on a range of issues including suicide prevention, mental health, emergency preparedness and response, women’s health, Veteran and Service member health, childhood obesity, and rural health.
Expertise in Program Management and Health Communication
Kelly Sanders possesses deep expertise in multiple domains including secondary research, program evaluation and measurement, strategic planning, program management, health information management and revenue cycle management, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, health communication, change management, performance improvement, technical assistance, and translational science.
Client Support and Contributions
Throughout her career, Kelly Sanders has supported several high-profile clients such as the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of State (DOS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Her contributions have been instrumental in bringing about significant improvements in public health and health care for these organizations.