So O'neil
About So O'neil
So O'neil serves as the Senior Researcher and Director of the Health Philanthropy Portfolio at Mathematica Policy Research, where they have worked since 2003. With a background in public health and extensive experience in health initiatives, O'neil focuses on improving health outcomes and addressing social determinants of health.
Work at Mathematica
So O'neil has served as a Senior Researcher and Director of the Health Philanthropy Portfolio at Mathematica Policy Research since 2003. In this role, O'neil focuses on initiatives that enhance community-clinical linkages to improve health outcomes. The position involves extensive collaboration with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategies aimed at addressing health disparities and promoting health equity.
Previous Experience
Before joining Mathematica, So O'neil worked as a Research Analyst at Innovative Health Solutions, Inc. for 11 months in 2001. This role provided foundational experience in health research and analysis. Additionally, O'neil served as a Health Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Cote D’Ivoire from 1998 to 2000, where they contributed to health education initiatives in the community.
Education and Expertise
So O'neil holds a Master's Degree in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard School of Public Health, where they studied from 2000 to 2002. Prior to this, O'neil earned a Bachelor's Degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Harvard University, completing the program from 1993 to 1997. O'neil's educational background supports their expertise in public health, particularly in areas related to chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
Commitment to Public Health
So O'neil demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing social determinants of health through innovative public health strategies. Their work emphasizes improving healthcare quality for vulnerable populations and enhancing public health safety through extensive experience in infectious disease surveillance. O'neil is dedicated to developing targeted programs that aim to promote health equity and improve health outcomes.