Scott Teesdale
About Scott Teesdale
Scott Teesdale is a Senior Public Health Technologist with a focus on integrating technology into public health initiatives. He has a background in biology and epidemiology, and has held various roles in public health organizations, emphasizing the importance of people in achieving positive outcomes.
Current Role at Resolve to Save Lives
Scott Teesdale serves as a Senior Public Health Technologist at Resolve to Save Lives since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating technology with public health initiatives. His work emphasizes designing solutions that prioritize people to achieve positive health outcomes. This position allows him to leverage his extensive background in public health and technology to create impactful solutions in the field.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Before joining Resolve to Save Lives, Scott Teesdale held various positions in public health. He worked at Teesdale Design LLC as a Design Research and Technology Consultant from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he was an Epidemiologist & Data Management Team Lead at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2009 to 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. He also served as a Health Program Officer / M&E Manager at Medical Care Development International from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Teesdale earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in public health.
Experience in Digital Innovation and Social Media
In 2014, Scott Teesdale worked as a Course Facilitator for Digital Innovation & Social Media for Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. This role lasted for two months and involved guiding discussions on the intersection of technology and public health, reflecting his interest in leveraging digital tools for health communication and engagement.
Influence of Location on Work
Scott Teesdale is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His location influences his approach to public health and technology. The unique health challenges and community dynamics of the Greater New Orleans Area inform his work, allowing him to design solutions that are relevant and effective for the populations he serves.