Katherine Bissett
About Katherine Bissett
Katherine Bissett is a Population Health Coordinator with a background in nursing and international relations. She focuses on enhancing health equity through school-based healthcare initiatives and has held various roles in healthcare and project management.
Current Role at The MetroHealth System
Katherine Bissett serves as a Population Health Coordinator at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she focuses on enhancing health equity through school-based healthcare initiatives, aiming to improve access to health services for diverse populations.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Katherine worked as a Nurse Care Coordinator at The MetroHealth System from 2021 to 2023. She also served as a Project Manager at Johns Hopkins University from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she was a Community Health Nurse at DaySpring Baltimore from 2013 to 2015 and held the position of Director of Donor Database at World Pediatric Project from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background
Katherine Bissett earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Spanish from the University of Richmond, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She later pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing from 2010 to 2012. During her studies, she participated in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars program, focusing on health equity.
Nursing and Community Health Experience
Katherine has a solid foundation in nursing and community health. She worked as a Certified Nursing Intern at St. Joseph Medical Center from 2011 to 2012. Her experience in community health nursing and project management has equipped her with the skills necessary to address health disparities and promote health equity.
Focus on Health Equity
Katherine Bissett is dedicated to advancing health equity, particularly through school-based healthcare initiatives. Her work aims to improve health outcomes for underserved populations in Cleveland and surrounding areas, reflecting her commitment to addressing social determinants of health.