Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Bernadette Aylward is a skilled public health professional with experience in program analysis, data management, and education. Currently serving as a Program Analyst I and Workforce Administrator at the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists since July 2020, Bernadette previously held roles at Atlantic Union Bank as a Data Entry Specialist, where responsibilities included data validation and developing data procedures for compliance. As a Teaching Assistant at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, contributions included supporting graduate-level coursework and promoting student collaboration. Bernadette's research experience includes data abstraction for a National Institute of Justice-funded study on domestic violence protection orders and contributions to community health initiatives through internships with various organizations, such as the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy. Bernadette earned a Master of Public Health from UNC Gillings School and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of William & Mary.
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
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CSTE works to advance public health policy and epidemiologic capacity. We also provide information, education, and developmental support of practicing epidemiologists in a wide range of areas as well as expertise for program and surveillance efforts. CSTE is an organization of member states and territories representing public health epidemiologists. CSTE works to establish more effective relationships among state and other health agencies. It also provides technical advice and assistance to partner organizations and to federal public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CSTE members have surveillance and epidemiology expertise in a broad range of areas including occupational health, infectious diseases, environmental health, chronic diseases, injury control, maternal and child health, and more. CSTE supports effective public health surveillance and good epidemiologic practice through training, capacity development, and peer consultation.