Capetra Parker
Capetra supports communities in planning and executing prevention strategies and coaches several CTC Plus communities in the U.S. She has also contributed to the workforce development of prevention specialists through training and curriculum development in diverse capacities. Ms. Parker has co-authored journal articles about the implementation of CTC in urban communities through the Center for Healthy African American Men through Partnerships (CHAAMPS). Her work focuses on promoting system changes and cross-sector collaboration. She has a special interest in empowering communities to employ strategies that minimize behavioral health disparities. Ms. Parker earned her MPH from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and is pursuing her Doctorate of Public Health at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health.
Education:
- Master of Public Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Professional Interests:
- Health disparities
- Social determinants of health
- Systems changes
- Prevention science dissemination, implementation, and evaluation
Key Publication:
- Parker, C. J., Winston Iii, W., Simpson, T., & Brady, S. S. (2018). Community readiness to adopt the Communities That Care prevention system in an urban setting. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 55(5), S59-S69.
Favorite Quote or Mantra:
“ No matter what is going on, we will always have to tend to the health of the people” – My academic advisor