Our Consultants
Frances Dunn Butterfoss
Frances Dunn Butterfoss brings 20 years of experience supporting partnerships, coalitions and collaborations across the US and beyond, and is the founding president of Coalitions Work. Dr. Butterfoss is a Professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and founding director and current board member of two coalitions: Consortium for Infant & Child Health (CINCH) and Project Immunize Virginia (PIV). Fran formerly directed the national Immunization Coalition Training Institute (1995-1998) and has significant experience in consulting and training worldwide on developing, sustaining and evaluating coalitions for health promotion and disease prevention. She has received substantial research support and has published widely. Dr. Butterfoss holds a PhD in health promotion and education from the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. Her textbook, Coalitions and Partnerships in Community Health, is fast becoming a best seller for academics and practitioners alike.
Michelle Charters
Michelle Charters offers experience in non-profit and foundation management. She is the Executive Director of Project Immunize Virginia (PIV), a 12 year statewide immunization coalition. She has numerous years of experience in building competent organizations that are responsive to their members. Michelle has planned, implemented and evaluated innovative health promotion programs and conferences for the American Heart, Kidney and Lung Associations. Ms. Charters holds a Masters of Public Health Promotion and Education from the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina.
Clint Crews
Clint Crews brings experience in health policy and planning for coalitions and other collaborative organizations. He currently administers academic training programs at Eastern Virginia Medical School's Department of Health Professions. Over his 18-year career, he has coordinated state and regional coalitions, needs and assets assessments, and a myriad of community-based research initiatives. Mr. Crews holds a Masters in Public Health Policy and Planning from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Patti Kiger
Patti Kiger offers over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, media relations, resource development and marketing. She is an Instructor at EVMS and has consulted on developing social marketing and media plans, public relations and statewide chronic disease plans. She holds a Masters in Education from the University of Virginia and is pursuing a doctorate in Health Services Research at Old Dominion University.
Amy Paulson
Amy Paulson has over ten years experience in public health program management. She is the Executive Director of the Consortium for Infant & Child Health (CINCH), a 15-year old regional child health coalition. She has consulted and trained widely on building competent coalition staff and leaders, and helping communities plan, implement, and evaluate innovative health promotion strategies. Ms. Paulson holds Bachelors degrees in business in health care management and psychology from Appalachian State University.
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Academic Connections
Our consultants are faculty and public health practitioners with ties to Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Old Dominion University (ODU) and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD).