Elizabeth Leftwich

Spearheaded system-wide service redesign to promote equitable access and customer satisfaction across state programs. Guided stakeholder engagement and journey mapping to inform new workflows and performance measures, advancing quality improvement using Lean and Kaizen methodologies.

Collaborated with management and technical teams to design, implement, and disseminate findings from comprehensive implementation science research projects. Led multi-agency initiatives evaluating quality improvement strategies and implementation outcomes in health services research, aligning cross-functional teams and external partners to generate actionable findings tied to performance improveme

Directed statewide evaluation and quality improvement activities for a $3M HIV prevention portfolio. Conducted data analysis and led multi-disciplinary teams to identify gaps and improve program reach and effectiveness, applying implementation science to scale innovative models of care and prevention.

Led cross-cultural team development and organizational improvement planning to enhance learner engagement. Managed academic operations and curriculum delivery for language training programs.

Managed mixed methods population health studies, integrating patient-reported outcomes and epidemiological data to inform care strategies. Supported cross-functional work groups to pilot service improvements in chronic disease public health strategies.

Partnered with national, state, and local entities to build capacity for planning, implementing, and evaluating innovative public health strategies. Managed the development of statewide strategic plans and facilitated customer- and patient-centered methods to identify and develop standards for health promotion activities.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of national HIV program effectiveness. Contributed to published policy recommendations based on research findings.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major in Anthropology and Women’s Studies. Developed strong analytical and critical thinking skills through interdisciplinary studies.

Completed a Master of Public Health with a specialization in Behavioral Science and Health Education. Focused on understanding and addressing health behaviors and promoting public health initiatives.