Emily Ritter
About Emily Ritter
Emily Ritter is a Public Affairs Specialist currently working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She has extensive experience in public health communication, having held various roles in organizations such as Macon County Public Health and the American Public Health Association.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Emily Ritter has been serving as a Public Affairs Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2021. In this role, she organizes media attendance at NIH events, which involves managing public relations activities for high-profile events. She coordinates with the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies to address media inquiries and develop communication strategies. Additionally, she manages speeches, presentations, blogs, and social media for the NIH Director, showcasing her proficiency in various communication platforms. Her responsibilities also include overseeing strategic planning for communication-related activities for the Office of the Director and trans-NIH initiatives.
Previous Roles in Public Health
Before her current position at NIH, Emily Ritter held several roles in public health. She worked as the Community Health Promotions Supervisor and Lead Public Information Officer at Macon County Public Health from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as a Public Health Educator at the same organization from 2019 to 2020. Emily also gained experience at the American Public Health Association as a participant in the AJPH Student Think Tank, focusing on strategy and development in 2020. Her earlier positions include Project Manager at Mountain Area Health Education Center and Development Manager at March of Dimes.
Educational Background
Emily Ritter has a solid educational foundation in public health and related fields. She earned her Master's degree in Public Health with a focus on Health Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Science, with minors in Marketing and Environmental Health, from Western Carolina University between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, she achieved an Associate of Arts degree from Southwestern Community College from 2010 to 2014, which provided her with a foundational education.
Experience in Health Education and Promotion
Emily Ritter has extensive experience in health education and promotion. Her role as Community Health Promotions Supervisor at Macon County Public Health involved overseeing initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes. As a Public Health Educator, she focused on disseminating health information and promoting healthy practices. Her involvement with organizations like March of Dimes and Mountain Area Health Education Center further highlights her commitment to public health and community engagement. Through these roles, she developed skills in program management, public communication, and strategic planning.