Public Health Analyst
CDC Foundation
Hamden, CT, Connecticut
Anna Gasinski, Public Health Analyst –Overdose Response Strategy (ORS); CDC Foundation/New England HIDTA
Anna Gasinski is the Public Health Analyst for the CDC Foundation and NEHIDTA Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) in Connecticut. Anna is a seasoned public health professional specializing in primary prevention, overdose response, substance use, and suicide prevention. Prior to her current role, Anna served as a Drug Free Communities Prevention Coordinator for the Town of Stratford and a Prevention Specialist for Alliance for Prevention and Wellness, a program of BHcare, where she made significant contributions to health promotion and community coalitions. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University. She is also a Certified Prevention Specialist, reflecting her robust expertise in the field. Further advancing her education, she has completed several notable programs such as CADCA's National Coalition Academy (NCA) and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) project, as well as Foundations of Dialogue Education by Global Learning Partners. As an Adult, Youth and Public Safety Mental Health First Aid instructor, she utilizes her vast knowledge to educate individuals on how to respond in a mental health crisis and offer support to someone who appears to be in emotional distress. Further adding to her list of accomplishments, Anna is the current President of the Connecticut Association of Prevention Professionals, a role that allows her to guide and inspire fellow professionals in the field of prevention. Anna serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical assistance on the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' Evidence-based Workgroup and CT Alcohol and Drug Polic Council including Prevention and Criminal Justice sub-committees. Anna's reputation as a subject matter expert in her field and her ongoing commitment to public health make her a valuable contributor in the fight against public health issues.
Monday, April 10, 2023
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM