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Tomas Widemond, MPH MSPH

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public Health Emergency Officer Public Health Flight Commander at United States Department of Defense

  • Education

    • Air University Squadron Officer School

      2011 - 2011
      In Residence

      Professional Military Education

    • University of South Florida

      2004 - 2005
      Master's degree Public Health Global Health Tropical & Communicable Diseases

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi This graduate curriculum provided the breadth of coursework and skills needed to successfully operate in the international public health arena. It builds on our faculty’s extensive history of global health research and service programs. Developing effective interventions requires public health professionals who are comfortable working in ever-shifting political, social, economic, and health environments. Technical skills and cultural competency to pursue a variety of career opportunities in… Show more This graduate curriculum provided the breadth of coursework and skills needed to successfully operate in the international public health arena. It builds on our faculty’s extensive history of global health research and service programs. Developing effective interventions requires public health professionals who are comfortable working in ever-shifting political, social, economic, and health environments. Technical skills and cultural competency to pursue a variety of career opportunities in academia, government, industry, foundations, and non-governmental organizations. In addition, it provides education on poverty reduction, maternal health, prevention of neonatal and child mortality, infectious diseases, environmental sanitation, and access to safe drinking water, while also addressing new priorities including urbanization, rising rates of chronic diseases and obesity, climate change, aging populations, global mental health, and the health consequences of conflict. Show less

    • University of North Florida

      1999 - 2001
      Chemistry

    • University of South Florida

      2011 - 2013
      Master's Degree Global Disaster Management & Humanitarian Relief

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi The field of disaster management and humanitarian relief plays an important role in global health, especially in the areas of armed conflict and natural disasters. With the increase in weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear and biological threats from terrorist groups and radical states, the need for formal training and education has increased. Local and international organizations, governments and United Nation agencies are in need of highly trained professionals to manage and direct… Show more The field of disaster management and humanitarian relief plays an important role in global health, especially in the areas of armed conflict and natural disasters. With the increase in weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear and biological threats from terrorist groups and radical states, the need for formal training and education has increased. Local and international organizations, governments and United Nation agencies are in need of highly trained professionals to manage and direct programs to reduce the global public health threats that continue to plague us. Where and when the next tsunami or earthquake will strike, or how the next terrorist group will respond is unknown. But the logic behind professionally mitigating and preparing for one of these incidences places us in a stronger position to respond. Show less

    • University of South Florida

      2001 - 2003
      Bachelor's Degree Biology/Biological Sciences, General

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi

    • University of South Florida

      2004 - 2006
      Master's degree Environmental and Occupational Health

      Environmental factors are estimated to be responsible for 25 to 40 percent of the burden of human ill-health around the world and often seriously affect the most vulnerable members of society, such as young children, pregnant women, and the poor. The Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) curriculum assesses the health impacts of physical, chemical, and biological agents in the environment and workplace and to explore means for their measurement and control. EHS integrates several… Show more Environmental factors are estimated to be responsible for 25 to 40 percent of the burden of human ill-health around the world and often seriously affect the most vulnerable members of society, such as young children, pregnant women, and the poor. The Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) curriculum assesses the health impacts of physical, chemical, and biological agents in the environment and workplace and to explore means for their measurement and control. EHS integrates several disciplines with emphasis in assessment of exposures to environmental contaminants, toxicology, environmental and occupational epidemiology, risk assessment, and policy analysis. Show less

    • Florida Community College at Jacksonville

      1999 - 2001
      Associate's Degree Associate of Arts

      Activities and Societies: US Navy

    • University of South Florida

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Sciences, General

    • USAF Air Command and Staff College

      2016 - 2017
      By Correspondence

      Professional Military Education

  • Experience

    • United States Department of Defense

      Feb 1996 - now

      • Public Health Flight Commander

        Dec 2019 - now

      • Military Professional

        Feb 1996 - now

    • US Navy

      Apr 1996 - Jul 2004
      Hospital Corpsman

      Acted as a medical liaison for the helicopter anti-submarine lamps squadron staff, improving internal relationsLed initiatives to improve patient relations and ensure effective communicable disease managementConsistently ensured high quality patient care via immunizations, patient education & medication administration

    • University of South Florida

      Apr 2004 - Sept 2004
      Undergraduate Intern

      NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF TAMPATrained in the assessment if Alzheimer’s disease in the Tampa Bay region. Responsible for tracing schematics of dendrites of patients undergoing treatment, assessing the effects of toxins on the nervous system, and other related assignments.

    • VETERANS HOSPITAL

      Sept 2004 - Sept 2005
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Provided assistance and shadowed the cardiology team. Position offered the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of cardiac pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and acquired knowledge on cardiac physiology areas.

    • University of South Florida

      Sept 2005 - Sept 2006
      Arbovirus Researcher & Bio Safety Laboratory 3 Specialist

      Assessed vector-­‐‑borne disease burden for Tampa Bay, Ocala and Polk county areas; assisted in vector control aspects, outbreak and disease containment, Arbovirus testing and differentials. Acquired skills in Arbovirology differentials: Saint Louis Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Disease.

    • Tampa General Hospital

      May 2006 - Oct 2006
      Graduate Student Intern

      Acquired training in measures utilized to prevent the dissemination of diseases, investigative work, quantitative and qualitative analyses of disease burden to the community, and hospital-­‐‑acquired diseases.

    • Florida Department of Health

      May 2006 - Oct 2006
      Graduate Student Intern

      Trained in all aspects of environmental health, and duties included conducting inspections, research, investigative work, and other functions. Acquired skills in environmental pollution, food protection, and hazardous waste disposal.

    • Johns Hopkins University

      May 2007 - Jul 2009
      Graduate Research Assistant - Military Adjunct

      Served as the Influenza epidemiology consultant for John Hopkins University Pandemic Influenza response plan. This plan interfaced with the DoD “Project Gargle” pandemic influenza plan; this response plan assisted John Hopkins University with identifying the common strains of Influenza viruses amongst DoD members. Moreover, this plan is still being utilized to assist with overall national distribution of Influenza A & B viral strains. Interacted with HHS-wide elements, intra/inter federal level agencies, and operating centers to ensure Public Health and Medical threat and incident information is properly acquired, displayed, and archived. Show less

    • UC Davis

      May 2007 - Jul 2009
      Graduate Assistant - Military Adjunct

      Liaison between David Grant Medical Center and UC DavisProvided assistance and research the graduate academic education necessary to prepare individuals to be leading researchers in epidemiology, or to apply epidemiology to their discipline.This also included facets in environmental and occupational health, veterinary medicine (livestock, wildlife, laboratory animals, companion animals), biostatistics, economics, nutrition, international nutrition, infectious diseases, community health, and entomology. Show less

    • Touro University California

      May 2007 - Jul 2007
      Graduate Assistant - Military Adjunct

      Provided assistance and research the graduate academic education necessary to prepare individuals to be leading researchers in epidemiology, or to apply epidemiology to their discipline.This also included facets in environmental and occupational health, veterinary medicine (livestock, wildlife, laboratory animals, companion animals), biostatistics, economics, nutrition, international nutrition, infectious diseases, community health, and entomology.

    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security

      Mar 2015 - Mar 2020
      BioWatch Officer

      Department of Defense Federal Partnership A bioterrorist attack against the United States is a continuing threat with potentially devastating consequences, including mass casualties, economic instability, and critical infrastructure disruption.The Department of Homeland Security’s BioWatch Program provides early detection of a bioterrorism event and helps communities prepare a coordinated response. The combination of detection, rapid notification, and response planning helps federal, state, and local decision-makers take steps to save lives and mitigate damage.BioWatch is managed by the Office of Health Affairs in the Department of Homeland Security, supported by other federal agencies, and operated by a network of scientists, laboratory technicians, emergency managers, and public health officials in each of the 30+ BioWatch jurisdictions.BioWatch air monitoring and analysis, notification procedures, and risk assessment can eliminate or substantially minimize the catastrophic impact of a biological attack. BioWatch also gives public health, law enforcement, emergency management, and laboratory communities a forum to help develop a common understanding of a bioterrorism incident, focus resources, and determine the appropriate response. Show less

    • United States Air Force

      Dec 2016 - now

      Public Health Emergency Officers (PHEO) is a multidisciplinary preventive medicine officer who is responsible for the following: planning, preparing and responding to emergencies that require a public health and medical response; workforce development and community health education; strategic planning; performance measures; and policy review and development in support of the functional areas of the Team Aerospace Medicine -Operational Public Health, based on theater and community needs and federal, state, and local standards. PHEOs develop, review, revise, validate, and evaluate agency emergency plans, policies and other supporting documentation for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. Specific deliverables may include written (new or revision of existing) planning documents, development and delivery of trainings, assistance in moving program documents to a cloud-based platform and assisting in all aspects of drills and exercises. Show less Public Health Officers are skilled in leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy and procedural development, staff training and supervision, budget planning and administration, food and sanitary compliance, disease consulting, public health education, emergency response plans, quality assurance, and community relations.∙ Proficient in all areas of public health works, while thoroughly familiar with public health practices, standards, and protocols.• International Health Laws, Regulations, and project management experience.∙ Experienced in overseeing key, diverse public health programs, and proven in ensuring that all program objectives are consistently met.• Successfully managed day to day public health operations as a public health officer for the United States Air Force• Spearheaded a $40 million food safety program for 42 public facilities and airline food service contracts• Implemented robust wing disease containment & emergency response plans to fortify a $1 billion fighter wing • Oversaw food safety, sanitation and communicable disease programs to ensure high standards of patient care• Personally led special projects and developed policies and procedures to consistently ensure smooth operations• Proved a highly inspirational leader, overseeing multibillion dollar radiation exposure and biohazard programs • Excelled as a public health advisor to the Japanese Ministry Of Health and a DoD liaison to numerous city officials• Liaised with high level officials/offices and multifunctional staff to execute joint service operations and programs Show less

      • Public Health Emergency Officer

        Jul 2009 - now

      • Public Health Officer

        Oct 2006 - now

      • Director of Wing Plans, Programs and Integration

        Dec 2016 - Dec 2019

      • Executive Medical Planner

        Dec 2016 - Dec 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LSSGB

      United States Air Force

    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

      University of South Florida
      May 2021

    • Public Health Emergency Officer

      United States Air Force
      May 2008

    • Contingency Preventive Medicine

      United States Air Force
      Nov 2007

    • Infection Control

      University of South Florida
      Aug 2005

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tomas Widemond, MPH MSPH
      Company Grade Officer of the Year 51st Fighter Wing , Osan Air Base Jan 2012

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Associate

      Issued by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated on Oct 2002
      Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, IncorporatedAssociated with Tomas Widemond, MPH MSPH