Leah Casanave Drph

Leah Casanave, DrPH, has a diverse work experience. Leah currently serves as the Division Chief at the Douglas County Health Department, a position they have held since December 2021. Prior to this role, they were the Supervisor for STD Prevention and Control at the same department from April 2016 to December 2021.

In addition to their work at the Douglas County Health Department, Leah has held various teaching positions. Leah was an Adjunct Professor at Creighton University starting in January 2014, and an Adjunct Faculty member at Nebraska Methodist College from September 2018 to December 2021.

Leah also has experience in epidemiology. Leah worked as a Chronic Disease Epidemiologist at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services from April 2014 to April 2016.

Earlier in their career, Leah gained research and teaching experience at the University of Kentucky. Leah served as a Teaching Assistant from August 2010 to May 2013, a Research Assistant at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing in May 2011, and a Research Assistant at the University of Kentucky from August 2008 to May 2010.

Leah also has previous experience as an Office Manager at Partners in Healthcare from December 2007 to August 2008.

Leah Casanave, DrPH, brings a wealth of experience in public health, teaching, and research to their current role as Division Chief at the Douglas County Health Department.

Leah Casanave, DrPH, received their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Spanish and Philosophy, with a specialization in Pre-Medicine, from Creighton University, where they attended from 2004 to 2008. During this time, they also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Philosophy, Pre-Medicine.

Leah then pursued further education at the University of Kentucky, earning their Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Epidemiology from 2008 to 2010. Following their Master's degree, Leah continued their studies at the University of Kentucky and obtained their Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree in Epidemiology from 2010 to 2013.

Leah Casanave also holds a certification in Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling, although the details of its institution and the year of its acquisition are not provided.