University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine

Submitted by on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 07:51
David Lambert, PhD, retired in fall 2014 as an associate professor in the Public Health Program, Muskie School, University of Southern Maine where he taught courses in health economics, mental health policy, and public health policy for children and families. Dr Lambert directed the evaluation of the Northeast and Caribbean Child Welfare Implementation Center, which is funded by the U S Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Children’s Bureau. In this capacity he helped design and monitor evaluations of participating state and tribal projects.

Juile Atkins

Submitted by on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 15:30

Julie Atkins, M.A is a research associate at the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine. She brings 15 years of experience in research, evaluation, and the provision of technical assistance on issues affecting children, youth, and families. Ms Atkins has worked closely with executive leadership in state and tribal child welfare agencies, helping to enhance management, training, and data systems. Building organizational capacity through effective implementation and the use of data to improve outcomes is one of her focus areas.