Hans Supre
Miami,FL
Summary
Public health professional with expertise in epidemiology and health communication. Demonstrates leadership in managing epidemiological projects and translating scientific literature into actionable community health initiatives. Committed to using analytical skills to enhance public health outcomes and drive effective intervention strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ORISE Overdose Data to Action Fellow (GS 11 equiv.)
CDC
Atlanta, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Serves as the Prevention Science Lead for Overdose Data to Action in States (OD2A-S) Strategy 9a: Community-Based Linkage to Care. Conducts technical reviews of 50 recipient state health departments' work plans in CDC's Partners Portal to assess and improve the potential efficacy of recipients' interventions, improve the ability of recipients to evaluate their intervention, and ensure that recipients' interventions meet Federal requirements specified in the notice of funding opportunity. Translates scientific literature, CDC recommendations, and other resources for recipient consumption. Provides technical assistance to recipients to ensure that their interventions initiate linkage to care activities, support retention in care, and maintain recovery.
- Evaluated poster abstracts submitted by OD2A recipients for clarity and relevance for the 2023 Overdose Data to Action Conference in Atlanta, GA.
- Supported in-room activities and facilitated roundtable discussions during policy panel at the 2023 OD2A Conference in Atlanta, GA.
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Overdose Prevention, State Program Implementation Branch, Scientific Support Team. Website: [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov)
OPS Biological Scientist IV: Lead Epidemiologist
Florida Department of Health
Leon/Taylor County, USA
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Served as the lead Epidemiologist for the Florida Department of Health in Taylor and Leon County.
- Conducted case investigations, interviews, contact tracing, and implemented control measures; coordinated laboratory specimen shipments to BPHL, ensured timely documentation and reporting, performed research, and led field epidemiological investigations of COVID-19 disease clusters and outbreaks.
- Supervised contact tracers that hold the position of biological scientist III as a team leader.
- Conducted case investigations, interviews, and contact tracing, implemented control measures, coordinated shipment of laboratory specimens to BPHL, documented cases, reported findings, conducted research, and carried out field epidemiological investigations of disease clusters, outbreaks, and individual cases of COVID-19.
- Monitored public health through continuous surveillance of Merlin task lists, disease reports, and other mechanisms to track incidence of reportable diseases.
- Prepared technical reports, summaries of investigations, and scientific papers.
- Managed health preparedness procedures and projects effectively.
- Facilitated advanced oral and written communications across health departments and with school officials within the county.
- Led epidemiology program focused on COVID-19 responses. Website: [FDOH](http://www.floridahealth.gov)
OPS Biological Scientist III: Epidemiologist
Florida Department of Health
Miami Dade County, USA
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Public health approach to contact trace COVID-19 cases to the source of outbreak.
- Acts on reports of disease clusters or outbreaks found through passive or active surveillance or directly reported to the Epidemiology Program.
- Utilized surveillance information and data from epidemiologic investigations to identify community disease trends and potential outbreaks.
- Conducted independent epidemiological investigations, identifying, interviewing, managing, and monitoring cases, contacts, and persons under investigation.
- Oversaw case reviews of COVID-19 team members' epidemiological investigations, developed partnerships and collaborations to ensure completeness and accuracy before reporting off to the state.
- Completed surveillance, data collection and analysis for requested reports and monitoring trends.
- Delivered clear, effective communication in an organizational setting, explained infection control guidance, education, and recommendations to local healthcare entities (assisted living facilities, memory care units, hospice, nursing homes, rehab facilities), businesses, schools, Leon County residents and health department colleagues.
- Oversaw case reviews of COVID-19 investigations, fostering partnerships and collaborations to ensure thoroughness and accuracy prior to state reporting.
- Facilitated trainings and education to LTCF on emergency preparedness protocol.
- Communicated infection control guidance and education effectively to local healthcare entities, businesses, schools, and residents, enhancing understanding of public health recommendations.
- Managed epidemiology program for COVID-19 response. Website: [FDOH](http://www.floridahealth.gov)
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Intern
Florida Department of Health
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology Intern. Website: [FDOH](http://www.floridahealth.gov)
- Conducted contact tracing and investigated COVID-19 cases to identify transmission patterns and inform public health responses.
- Authored reports on COVID-19 assessments and infectious control policies for long-term care facilities, guiding safety improvements.
- Review and analyze outbreaks within occupational settings and communities.
- Conducted research on infectious diseases during internship. Website: [FDOH](http://www.floridahealth.gov)
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Policy Concentration
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12-2020
Bachelor of Psychology - Rehabilitation Services Management
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05-2019
Bachelor of Allied Health Science - Rehabilitation Services Management
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05-2019
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Qualtrics survey management
- Usability Testing
- Program and Process Evaluation
- Cohort Design
- Interviews
- Focus Groups
- SPSS
- SAS
- Microsoft Office
- Merlin
- Project Management Experience
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Presentation development
- Community Engagement
- Canva Design Editing
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Independent and team worker
- Adaptability to Change
- Adaptability to Change
Affiliations
- FAMU Institute of Public Health Association, 08/01/21, Present
- Public Health Student Association- FSU Chapter, 08/01/19, 12/31/20
- FAMU Feeder Scholar, 08/01/19, 12/31/20
Certification
- FEMA IS-00100.c Introduction to Incident Command System
- CITI Human Research Program Certificate
- Rehabilitation Services Management
Research
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology Intern, Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee, Florida, 04/01/20, 07/01/20, Intern Project focus: COVID Preparedness Assessment Tool for LTCFs, Contact tracing and investigating cases of COVID-19, Report writing on COVID-19 assessments and infectious control policies of long-term care facilities., Review and analyzed outbreaks within occupational settings and communities
- Health Care Research, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, 01/01/18, 05/01/18, Experimental research study that evaluated patient satisfaction of the quality of care in Florida., Analyzed patient experience survey data within excel, Analyzed and conducted literature review on patient satisfaction in clinical settings, Participated in inputting statistical data in SPSS on patient satisfaction in college clinics
- Sexual Assault, Drug, Alcohol Abuse, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, 01/01/17, 05/01/17, Peer mentor research study to analyze the prevalence of sexual assault and drug abuse on campus., Provided students with resources to seek help and social support., Administered anonymous surveys to college students on alcohol consumption, Input and analyzed results through an excel spreadsheet, Produced video media of sexual assault awareness on college campuses, Raised awareness of counseling opportunities on campus that is provided through tuition
Timeline
ORISE Overdose Data to Action Fellow (GS 11 equiv.)
CDC
01.2023 - Current
OPS Biological Scientist IV: Lead Epidemiologist
Florida Department of Health
07.2020 - 01.2022
OPS Biological Scientist III: Epidemiologist
Florida Department of Health
04.2020 - 07.2020
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Intern
Florida Department of Health
04.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Public Health - Health Policy Concentration
Florida State University
Bachelor of Psychology - Rehabilitation Services Management
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Bachelor of Allied Health Science - Rehabilitation Services Management
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University