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About the Developer

In Memoriam

Felicia Hill-Briggs, PhD, ABPP

A clinical psychologist and behavioral scientist, Dr. Hill-Briggs was Vice President of Prevention at Northwell Health and Simons Distinguished Chair in Clinical Research, Associate Director, and Professor at the Institute of Health Systems Science at Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. A nationally recognized expert in behavior change for improved individual and population health, her research has earned scientific awards as well as honors for improving community health and wellness. Dr. Hill-Briggs served as 2018 American Diabetes Association President, Health Care and Education. She was an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Dr. Hill-Briggs lived well with type 1 diabetes for over 48 years.

Dr. Hill-Briggs passed away on June 23, 2023.

Our Team
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Patti Ephraim, MPH

DECIDE Program Manager
Director of Clinical Research, 
Institute of Health System Science, FIMR 

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Liz Vrany, PhD

DECIDE Training Director 
Assistant Professor, 
Institute of Health System Science, FIMR

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Stephanie L. Fitzpatrick, PhD 

DECIDE Director of Research, Evaluation, and Strategic Implementation
Associate Professor
Institute of Health System Science, FIMR 

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