Damian Denson

Dr. Damian J. Denson is a highly-motivated self-starter with over 15 years of experience in public health research and strategy. His expertise has led to over 15 publications and 2 grant awards. As a project director, he excels in managing multiple studies collaboratively across academia, government, and non-profit sectors. With a deep understanding of HIV prevention and treatment guidelines, behavioral research processes, HHS and CDC regulations, and OMB guidelines, Dr. Denson has completed over 3 multi-year studies. He is known for his strong relationship-building skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and the ability to convey complex scientific findings effectively.

Dr. Damian J. Denson pursued his education at top institutions, earning a PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago, an MPH from New York University, and a BS from Xavier University of Louisiana.

Dr. Damian J. Denson has held various key roles in prestigious organizations, including being a Behavioral Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has also served as a Consultant at DARE Global Innovations, LLC, a Research Consultant at the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health, a National Institute for Drug Abuse Pre-doctoral Fellow at the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Public Health Analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an Outreach Consultant at The Hope Clinic (Emory Vaccine Center), a Senior Research Project Coordinator at Emory University, a Data Collector at Macro International, a Program Manager at YouthPride, Inc., and an Intern at the Atlanta Interfaith AIDS Network, Inc.