Emilie Calvello Hynes
About Emilie Calvello Hynes
Emilie Calvello Hynes is a Professor at the University of Colorado and a Technical Officer at the World Health Organization. She has extensive experience in emergency medicine and public health, having served in various academic and humanitarian roles, including as director of emergency services for the International Medical Corps after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Current Position at University of Colorado
Emilie Calvello Hynes currently holds the position of Professor at the University of Colorado, a role she has occupied since 2023. This follows her previous tenure as an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2015 to 2022, where she contributed to the academic community in Denver, Colorado. Her current role is based in Aurora, Colorado, where she continues to engage in teaching and research.
Previous Academic Roles
Before her time at the University of Colorado, Emilie Calvello Hynes served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she held a senior faculty position at JFK Medical Center in Monrovia, Liberia, from 2009 to 2013. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in medical education and public health.
Education and Qualifications
Emilie Calvello Hynes completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2000 to 2006. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she studied Humanitarian Crisis and Human Rights from 2004 to 2005. Earlier, she attended Bryn Mawr College from 1993 to 1997.
Professional Experience in Humanitarian Efforts
Emilie Calvello Hynes has significant experience in humanitarian efforts. She served as the director of emergency services for the International Medical Corps immediately following the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Additionally, she acted as a senior technical advisor to Catholic Relief Services during the Haiti cholera epidemic. Her work with the World Health Organization includes various consulting roles, most recently in Afghanistan.
Awards and Recognitions
Emilie Calvello Hynes has received several awards for her contributions to public health and medicine. She was honored with the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Global Achievement Award and the Colorado School of Public Health - Center for Global Health Excellence in Global Health Award. Other recognitions include the Hoobler Award for Excellence in Public Health and Medicine and the University of Maryland Teaching Award.