Rebecca Nessen

Rebecca Nessen has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Rebecca is currently the Managing Director of the Program Management Office at the American Diabetes Association. Prior to this, they worked at Metro Inclusive Health, where they held several positions including Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Director of Health Initiatives, Medical Practice Manager, and Lead Medical Case Manager. Notably, as Lead Medical Case Manager, Rebecca provided direct medical case management services to HIV positive clients and led a team in coordinating social and financial support programs to improve health outcomes. Rebecca also worked as the Lead Clinic Coordinator at CAPN Clinics and as a Counselor Volunteer at Crisis Center Birmingham, providing counseling services to individuals in crisis situations. Rebecca's earlier experiences include internships at Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders and Dr. Sandra Willis at Samford University, as well as research roles at UAB Palliative Care and Dr. Elizabeth Kvale. Additionally, they worked as a Substitute Teacher at the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Greater and as a Teaching Assistant for Dean David Chapman, PhD at Samford University.

Rebecca Nessen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Samford University in 2009. From 2009 to 2011, they attended Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, where they obtained a Master's degree in Public Health with a concentration in Mental Health Sciences and Health Education. Additionally, Rebecca completed a Non-Profit Leadership Development Program in Organizational Leadership at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, although the specific years of their enrollment are not provided.