Bethany T. Ogbenna, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Ogbenna is a social epidemiologist and data strategist who advises organizations on how to leverage real-world data to guide population-health research, policy, and health strategy. With more than a decade of experience across federal public health, healthcare consulting, and academic research, she leads study design, analytic strategy, and study development for large-scale population health initiatives. She has contributed to and helped secure multi million-dollar federal research awards by translating complex epidemiologic concepts into clear, fundable research strategies that support evidence-driven decision-making.
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Dr. Ogbenna has technical depth with strategic insight in:
Population health data analytics & insights
Epidemiologic study design
Health-centered frameworks to advise and guide program lifecycle support
Social and environmental determinants of health research
Cancer risk, cardiometabolic health outcomes, & sleep health
EDUCATION
B.A. in Biology, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, MD
M.P.H. in Epidemiology, Drexel University, PA
Ph.D. in Epidemiology, University of Maryland College Park, MD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Epidemiology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NC
Natasha R. Burse, Dr.PH, M.S.
Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Burse is a dedicated social and behavioral scientist with more than nine years of experience in population health, cancer prevention and control, behavioral medicine, cancer health disparities, and cancer survivorship. She has expertise in rigorous research methods and a strong track record of leading, managing, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders on health-focused research studies to better understand and address complex public health problems. She has secured over $500,000 in extramural and intramural funding.
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Dr. Burse brings deep experience in :
Breast cancer
Physical activity or exercise
Qualitative, quantitative, & mixed methods research
Community outreach & engagement
Program development & evaluation
Multilevel determinants of health
EDUCATION
B.A. in Biopsychology, University of Cincinnati, OH
M.S. in Kinesiology and Health, Miami University, OH
Dr.PH. in Public Health, Penn State College of Medicine, PA
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Population Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC