Karina Boehm Frassrand, Mph
About Karina Boehm Frassrand, Mph
Karina Boehm Frassrand, MPH, serves as the Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the All of Us Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2022. With over 25 years of experience in U.S. government-funded science and health programs, she has held various roles in organizations such as USAID and the CDC.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Karina Boehm Frassrand serves as the Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the All of Us Research Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the NIH Office of the Director. Prior to her current role, she worked at NIH in various capacities, including Director of the Office of Communications and Health Education from 2013 to 2019 and Chief of the Health Education Branch from 1999 to 2013. Her extensive experience at NIH spans over two decades, focusing on health communication and education.
Previous Experience at USAID
Before joining NIH in her current role, Karina Boehm Frassrand worked as a Senior Strategic Communications Advisor for the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative at USAID from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she was involved in strategic communications within the Bureau for Global Health, contributing to initiatives aimed at combating malaria and enhancing public health messaging.
Educational Background
Karina Boehm Frassrand holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, specializing in Health Behavior and Health Education. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French and Comparative Literature from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at Aix-Marseille University, focusing on French, Translation, and Literature. Her education supports her proficiency in French, which is beneficial for her work in international health communications.
Global Health Experience
Karina Boehm Frassrand has over 25 years of experience in U.S. government-funded science and health programs, both domestically and internationally. She has worked as a Global Health Fellow and Communications Advisor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Mozambique in 2017. Her international experience includes roles that emphasize health communication and education, demonstrating her capability in managing interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout her career, Karina Boehm Frassrand has demonstrated expertise in organizational development and strategic communications. She has held various roles that required collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and a focus on health education. Her experience includes working as a Strategic Communications Consultant at ICF and as an Education Coordinator at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. Her diverse background equips her with the skills necessary to effectively communicate health initiatives and engage with diverse audiences.