ELIZABETH (LIZ) LUMMUS
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Project manager experienced in delivering complex projects within regulated public health and research sectors. Proven ability to coordinate timelines, manage competing priorities, and support client interactions across diverse teams. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective communication, consistently achieving results in uncertain environments. Aiming to leverage these skills in a boutique consulting firm focused on clinical outcomes and research execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Scientist (Program Evaluation)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Support and deliver multiple concurrent evaluation projects for state-level public health programs, working closely with partners and internal teams across locations and time zones.
- Planned and tracked work across several projects using structured workplans, milestones, and shared tracking tools.
- Balanced competing priorities and adjusted plans to maintain progress and meet deadlines.
- Served as a primary point of contact for external partners, providing guidance and coordination.
- Reviewed evaluation budgets and scopes of work to assess feasibility and resource alignment.
- Flagged risks related to scope, capacity, and data quality and worked with partners to resolve issues.
- Contributed to reports, briefs, and presentations for stakeholders.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to clarify roles and expectations.
Evaluation Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, USA
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Led delivery of formative and process evaluations from planning through reporting.
- Developed project timelines and workplans with program teams.
- Facilitated planning and review discussions.
- Managed several projects in parallel while maintaining quality standards.
- Supported compliance-driven documentation and review processes.
Graduate Evaluation & Research Roles
Emory University / HealthMPowers
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Supported project coordination, data analysis, reporting, and data visualization.
Program Coordinator
Georgia Justice Project
Atlanta, GA
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Coordinated multi-partner initiatives, managed logistics and deliverables, and led stakeholder communications.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Behavioral, Social, And Health Education Sciences
Emory University
Atlanta05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH06-2014
Skills
- Project delivery and coordination
- Timeline and workplan management
- Client project support
- Budget and resource alignment
- Risk identification and resolution
- Multi-project prioritization
- Remote collaboration
- Reporting and documentation
- Outcomes evaluation
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Health Scientist (Program Evaluation)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
08.2023 - Current
Evaluation Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
08.2021 - 08.2023
Graduate Evaluation & Research Roles
Emory University / HealthMPowers
08.2019 - 05.2021
Program Coordinator
Georgia Justice Project
09.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Behavioral, Social, And Health Education Sciences
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Dartmouth College