Global Health Collaboratory

The Edson Global Health Collaboratory is dedicated to extending Edson programs beyond organizational or geographic boundaries. Our work connects existing programs with new partners and develops innovative new ways to train health professionals worldwide. Edson currently has programs and partnerships in twelve countries, spread across five continents. Our programs are connecting Edson with local, national, and international communities.

Under the leadership of Dr. Craig Thatcher, the Global Health Collaboratory team is developing global collegiate partnerships, expanding non-credit education programs to nontraditional students and growing international student and faculty exchange opportunities. “Our new unit aligns with the university’s goals related to global engagement, and while we’ve done some of this work in the past, we want to be more proactive and strategic going forward.” – Craig Thatcher, May 9, 2019, Edson College News

Craig D. Thatcher
DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVN
Senior Associate Dean and Professor
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Study Abroad and Service Learning

Edson Study Abroad and Service Learning programs take students out of the classroom, and around the world.

International Partnerships

Our partnerships with universities and medical organizations worldwide create opportunities for collaboration and exchange of ideas on a global scale.

Non-Credit and Stackable Credentials

Programs designed for working professionals to sharpen and expand their skills in a variety of health-related topics.

Meet the Team

	Craig D. Thatcher, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVN Senior Associate Dean and Professor Global Health Collaboratory Provides leadership for Global Health Collaboratory and identifies potential international partners and opportunities to expand the global footprint of the college
	Joe Russo, MPH Director Global Health Collaboratory Oversees the team responsible for international partnerships, non-credit education, and study abroad/service learning programs
	Levi Colton, MC Assistant Director Global Health Collaboratory Facilitates collaboration with content experts for non-credit programs and coordinates pathways for stackable credentials
	Aliria Rascon, PhD, RN, CCRN Clinical Associate Professor Assistant Director Global Health Collaboratory Plans and implements study abroad and service learning opportunities for ASU students
	Brandi N. Allen Graduate Instructional Designer Plans, designs, and develops online educational experiences to maximize learner success
	Dawna Cato PhD, RN, NPD-BC Adjunct Faculty Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Serves as US/China liaison for partnerships and outreach opportunities
	Weiqi Chen Program Aide Global Health Collaboratory Provides English/Chinese translation, interpretation, and cultural insight
	Monique Guerrero Executive Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean Manages unit calendar, meeting agendas, presentation materials, and provides administrative support to Senior Associate Dean
	Debbie Hallock Program Coordinator, Senior Global Health Collaboratory Provides project management, program logistics and coordinates registration processes
	Cindy Jo White Business Manager Global Health Collaboratory Manages financial and HR processes and coordinates continuing education for non-credit programs

Meet the Faculty

	Gini Baker, RN, MPH, IBCLC, FILCA Clinical Track Coordinator Academy of Lactation Programs Plans, organizes and oversees the operations of the Lactation Education Program, Clinical Track (Planned launch March 2021)
	Carol M. Baldwin, PhD, RN, CT, CHTP, AHN-BC, FAAN Professor Emeritus Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation International Health Program Provides planning and implementation for new non-credit International Health programs
	Alma Hernandez, MPH Arizona State Representative, District 3 Faculty Associate Health Policy Academy Serves as lead subject matter expert for all Edson health policy programs
	David Klein, LCSW Faculty Associate Veteran’s Health Initiatives Leads collaboration of an interprofessional team to deliver content for non-credit online courses addressing Veteran’s health issues (Planned launch October 2020)
	Angela Lober, PhD, RNC-MNN, IBCLC Director Academy of Lactation Programs Leads lactation education at ASU and serves as subject matter expert for both non-credit and for-credit online courses
	Salimah Walani, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN Faculty Associate International Health Provides planning and implementation for new non-credit International Health programs