Deborah Goetz Goldberg, Ph.D.

Dr. Debora Goldberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy at George Mason University. She received a Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences/Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008, a M.H.A. from Xavier University in 1993, and a M.B.A. from Xavier University in 1992. She is a mixed methods researcher with an emphasis on use of survey and qualitative research methodologies in context of implementation science work. Her research focuses on organizational development and transformation in primary care and community settings, and supporting the health and well-being of the health workforce. Dr. Goldberg has received millions in funding from multiple organizations to support her work such as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Dr. Goldberg has more than 40 publications in peer reviewed journals and books. She regularly speaks at public health and health services research conferences.     Before entering academia, she worked in healthcare management consulting serving commercial and government clients. She is also proud to be a returned Peace Corps volunteer (’95-’97) who worked with the Ministry of Health in Guyana as a National Health Planner.