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:
Director: Gerald F. O'Keefe, JD, MPH
Associate Director: Karen Bossi, MA
Administrative Officer: Rama Palriwala, AS
Program Assistant: Cynthia Cast
Writers/Social Media:
Robert Auffrey, MA
Maria Hecht, BA
Karen Jamrog, MA
Cyber Seminar Coordinators:
Robert Auffrey, MA
Whitney Lee, MPH
Heidi Schlueter, BS
Stephanie Manuel, MSME
Portia Rivera, MA
Director: Jane Altemose, MPH
Program Coordinator: Jolie Bergman, BA
Education Specialist/RHSS: Maria Anastario, MPH