Matthew Francis
About Matthew Francis
Matthew Francis is an epidemiologist currently working at Procter & Gamble, with a background in community health and data science.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Matthew Francis is currently working as an Epidemiologist at Procter & Gamble, based in Mason, OH. He has been with the company since 2015. In this role, Francis applies his expertise in epidemiology to address public health challenges, contributing to the company's mission of improving health and wellness through scientific innovation.
Previous Experience with Lane County Health and Human Services
Matthew Francis worked as a Community Health Epidemiologist for Lane County Health and Human Services from 2014 to 2015. During his tenure, he focused on projects aimed at reducing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and maternal smoking rates. He also developed a database for the Lane County WIC program to enhance data management and service delivery. Additionally, he organized and led the Lane County STD Reduction Steering Committee, which brought together community stakeholders to address public health challenges.
Educational Background
Matthew Francis holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Science (MS) in Epidemiology from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he studied from 2003 to 2007.
Role at CSTE as HSIP Fellow
In 2014-2015, Matthew Francis served as a Health Systems Integration Program (HSIP) Fellow at the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). During this fellowship, he authored a blog post discussing the integration of health systems and its impact on public health. He also delivered a presentation at Oregon State University on improving population health data through health systems integration. Moreover, he created a YouTube elevator pitch to explain his role and contributions as an HSIP fellow.
Brief Stint at CHE Trinity Health
Matthew Francis briefly worked as a Data Scientist at CHE Trinity Health in 2014. Although his tenure was short, it provided him with valuable experience in data science, which complemented his expertise in epidemiology and public health.