Lisa M. De Maria
About Lisa M. De Maria
Lisa M. De Maria is a Senior Researcher in the International Division at Mathematica, with a strong background in public health and a focus on maternal child health and family planning. She has held various research and leadership positions across multiple organizations and has a proven track record in securing funding for health-related projects.
Current Role at Mathematica
Lisa M. De Maria serves as a Senior Researcher in the International Division at Mathematica. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to various research initiatives. Her work emphasizes health systems strengthening and quality of care, reflecting her extensive background in public health. De Maria employs a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating economic analysis and implementation science into her research.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Prior to her current role, De Maria held several positions in the public health sector. She worked as a Director of Research at CorStone from 2015 to 2019, focusing on research initiatives. Before that, she was a Program Officer at EngenderHealth in Mexico City from 1994 to 1999, and a Program Associate at John Snow, Inc. in Rabat, Morocco from 1992 to 1994. Her diverse experience spans various aspects of public health and program management.
Education and Expertise
De Maria holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also earned a Master of Arts in International Development from American University between 1990 and 1992, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French from John Carroll University from 1984 to 1988. Her educational background supports her specialization in maternal child health and family planning.
Research Skills and Funding Success
Lisa M. De Maria possesses advanced skills in quantitative data analysis, including quasi-experimental methods and multilevel modeling. She has successfully secured funding from multilateral organizations for her research projects, demonstrating her capability in attracting resources for public health initiatives. Her focus on health systems and quality of care is evident in her research contributions.
Teaching and Research Assistant Experience
From 2014 to 2017, De Maria worked as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Berkeley, within the School of Public Health. This role involved supporting faculty in research projects and assisting in teaching responsibilities, further enhancing her expertise in public health education and research methodologies.