Emily Bear

Emily joined USET on April 5 as a Staff Epidemiologist. Emily has a Master’s Degree in Public Health and is a citizen of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. She provides a broad knowledge of the principles, practices, and current developments related to public health epidemiology, including data work, disease prevention and control for USET Tribal communities. She provides support to the TEC by serving as a primary investigator and resource.

Bernice Jordan

Bernice joined USET on April 5 as a Program Manager. Bernice has a Master’s Degree in Public Health, as well as Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Resources and Social Sciences. She is a citizen of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck, Montana. She assists the THPS Department in developing and managing public health programs and projects, and ensuring that all timelines and budgets are being adhered to as they develop and implement public health projects geared towards improving the overall general health of Tribal populations.

Emma Waugh

Emma joined USET on February 1 as a Public Health Program Coordinator. Emma has a Master’s Degree in Public Health and came to us from the Center of American Indian Health, Johns Hopkins University. As a Program Coordinator, Emma provides support to the THPS team and our member Tribal Nations, particularly by developing and managing public health programs. She works to ensure that all budgets and timelines are being adhered to as we work towards improving the overall general health of Tribal populations.

Natalie Manders

Natalie joined USET on November 30 as a Public Health Program Coordinator. She has a Master’s Degree in Governance and Leadership in Public Health, and came to us with a wealth of knowledge gained from her years abroad in the Netherlands. As a Program Coordinator, Natalie provides support to the THPS team and our member Tribal Nations, particularly by developing and managing public health programs. She works to ensure that all budgets and timelines are being adhered to as we work towards improving the overall general health of Tribal populations.