Center for Information Dissemination and Education Resources

 

CIDER Staff

CIDER is dedicated to supporting the dissemination of HSR research information and offering conferences and educational opportunities to VA policymakers, clinicians, and researchers. Our team is comprised of experienced, talented professionals with diverse, yet complimentary, expertise in:

  • information dissemination
  • strategic communications
  • writing, editing, and product development
  • conference planning and facilitation
  • educational and organizational development
  • web development and management

Project Management & Administration

Director: Gerald F. O'Keefe, JD, MPH
Associate Director: Karen Bossi, MA
Administrative Officer: Rama Palriwala, AS
Program Assistant: Cynthia Cast

Dissemination and Implementation

Writers/Social Media:
Robert Auffrey, MA
Maria Hecht, BA
Karen Jamrog, MA

Educational Development

Cyber Seminar Coordinators:
Robert Auffrey, MA
Whitney Lee, MPH
Heidi Schlueter, BS

Web Development

Stephanie Manuel, MSME
Portia Rivera, MA

ART Program (based in Seattle, WA)

Director: Jane Altemose, MPH
Program Coordinator: Jolie Bergman, BA
Education Specialist/RHSS: Maria Anastario, MPH