Amanda Terry, PhD, Mph, Ma
About Amanda Terry, PhD, Mph, Ma
Amanda Terry, PhD, MPH, MA, is the Lead Qualitative and Translational Research Scientist at Unite Us, where she focuses on social care coordination and health outcomes. With nearly 20 years of experience in community engaged research, her work emphasizes maternal and child health and chronic disease prevention.
Work at Unite Us
Amanda Terry serves as the Lead Qualitative and Translational Research Scientist at Unite Us since 2019. In this role, she supports the measurement of social care coordination value through cross-sector collaboration. Her work focuses on integrating qualitative research methods to enhance understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on community health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Terry holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Medical Anthropology from the University of South Florida. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health Practice from the same institution. Additionally, she has a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Saint Mary's College. Her educational background supports her expertise in community engaged research and mixed methods design.
Background
With nearly 20 years of experience in community engaged research, Amanda Terry has developed a strong foundation in applied mixed methods design. Her research primarily focuses on social drivers of health, particularly concerning maternal and child health outcomes as well as chronic disease prevention and management. This background informs her current work and collaborations.
Achievements
Amanda Terry has contributed significantly to various research initiatives. She has worked as a researcher with the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative and led an NIH-funded diabetes research program at the University of South Florida. Additionally, she served as a Principal Investigator for the NIH-funded Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network, highlighting her involvement in impactful health research.
Academic Affiliations
Amanda Terry is a courtesy faculty member at the USF Morsani College of Medicine and the USF College of Public Health. In this capacity, she engages with academic communities and contributes to the education and training of future public health professionals.