Erin Dugan
About Erin Dugan
Erin Dugan is the Director of the Center for Health Literacy at Maximus, with a background in legislative advocacy, health promotion, and community organizing.
Director, Center For Health Literacy at Maximus
Erin Dugan has held the position of Director at the Center For Health Literacy at Maximus since 2012. She has accumulated extensive experience in health communications and program management while working in Reston, Virginia. In this role, Erin focuses on enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of health-related information provided by government programs. Her work contributes to making these services more accessible and understandable for the public.
Consultant at Policy Studies
From 2009 to 2012, Erin Dugan worked as a consultant at Policy Studies. During her three-year tenure, she utilized her expertise in legislative advocacy and health promotion to improve the services and programs offered by government entities. Erin’s role involved advising on strategies to enhance public health initiatives and ensure effective communication within the field of health policy.
State Breastfeeding Coordinator at Rhode Island Department of Health
Erin Dugan served as the State Breastfeeding Coordinator at the Rhode Island Department of Health from 2002 to 2009. Over these seven years in Providence, Rhode Island, she played a crucial role in promoting breastfeeding as part of state-level public health strategies. Erin’s efforts in community organizing contributed to better health outcomes and reinforced the importance of breastfeeding education and support within the community.
Educational Background in Public Health and Communications
Erin Dugan earned her Master of Public Health degree from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies from 1999 to 2002. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, which she obtained from Northwestern University, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. Erin’s educational background lays a solid foundation for her expertise in health promotion and health communications.
Expertise in Legislative Advocacy and Health Promotion
Erin Dugan possesses specialized knowledge in legislative advocacy and health promotion, with a particular focus on improving government programs. Her career has been marked by her ability to enhance public health initiatives through effective communication and program management. Erin’s contributions to the field have made government services more efficient and accessible to the public.