Lunch & Learn: Public Health Informatics Application and Modernization in the District of Columbia
June 30, 2025
Join HIMSS NCA for our Virtual Lunch & Learn!
The event will be held virtually on June 30 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET.
HIMSS NCA is pleased to offer a live webinar focusing on public health informatics, its application, and DC Health's plans for future modernization. Given its unique situation, the District of Columbia is extremely focused on interoperability and data sharing with its neighboring states. The District's critical dependency on its neighbors for the exchange of data across political boundaries has made DC a leader in many aspects of public health informatics. Register for our webinar, moderated by John Robison, Chief Medical Informatics Officer of the District of Columbia, to understand the context faced by public health officials and how the use informatics, data analysis, and rely on partner such as DC CRISP to meet their mission requirements.
Moderator:
Mr. John Robison
Chief Health Informatics Officer, DC Department of Health
Mr. John Robison, MSHI is the Chief Health Informatics Officer with the District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health), where he leads the Health Information Systems division, providing strategic coordination around informatics, data modernization, data governance, and interoperability. He has Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Health Informatics from Temple University. Mr. Robison has over 16 years of public health and systems experience, having previously served with the Philadelphia Department of Public health in a myriad of roles. He has also served on a number of workgroups for American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA), including the Measurement for Assessment & Certification Advisory Workgroup, and served as member of the AIRA board of directors for several years. He currently represents DC Health on the HIE DC Policy Board, the HIE Stakeholder subcommittee, and the DC HIE Operations, Compliance, and Efficiency Subcommittee.
Speakers:
Ms. Stephanie Brown, MPH, ML
DC President & Executive Director, CRISP
Stephanie Brown, MPH, ML, CRISP DC President & Executive Director leads digital health initiatives that enable the coordination of whole person care for District residents. She holds a Master of Public Health and a Master in Law from the University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing her DrPH from Tulane University. In previous positions, Stephanie focused on addressing health disparities through behavioral economics frameworks and data driven process improvement using IT solutions. She has expertise in several types of healthcare settings: state Medicaid offices, hospital systems, private practices, local health departments and non-profits. As an employee embedded in the health care practices, Stephanie led program development in accordance with Accountable Care Organization and Patient Centered Medical Home guidelines.
Mr. Santiago Gonzalez-Irizarry
Data Modernization Lead, DC Department of Health
Santiago Gonzalez-Irizarry, MPH, leads data modernization initiatives at DC Health, where he serves as a strategic bridge between information technology and public health informatics to transform how data informs policy and practice. He holds a Master of Public Health from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and has a robust background in managing public health programs, emergency response operations, and organizational change. His work advances interoperability, analytics, and scalable systems that improve data accessibility and quality. Santiago is passionate about modernizing health information systems by leveraging technology, public/private partnerships, and data-driven strategies to advance health equity.
Ms. Larissa Pardo
Statistician, DC Department of Health
Ms. Larissa Pardo is a Statistician with the District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) where she focuses on effectively weaving together data analytics and storytelling to better inform decision-making. Ms. Pardo has a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Epidemiology from Emory University. Before coming to DC Health, she worked at different federal agencies conducting research in environmental epidemiology. She currently leads DC Health's Data Analytics Working Group.