April Joy Damian Ph.D., Msc, Chpm

April Joy Damian, PhD, MSc, CHPM, PMP, serves as Vice President/Director at Weitzman Institute since May 2019, where management of a diverse team focuses on advancing health equity research and innovation in safety net settings. Damian holds an appointed member position at The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, contributing to efforts that promote well-being for children and youth. As a Health Equity Senior Scholar in Residence at AcademyHealth, initiatives aim to enhance health systems improvement and equity. With prior experience at institutions such as Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and UConn Health, along with a robust academic background, Damian's expertise encompasses public health, quality innovation, and trauma-informed care practices. Education credentials include a PhD from Johns Hopkins, an MSc from Harvard Medical School, and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.