Pooja Shelke's Transformative Impact on Massachusetts Public Health Infrastructure

Epidemiologist Pooja Shelke revolutionized Massachusetts public health by leading COVID-19 case investigations, building advanced Tableau dashboards, and conducting opioid crisis spatial analysis. She co-founded the Massachusetts Epidemiology Collaborative, strengthening cross-municipal collaboration and training peers. Her data-driven innovations set new standards for surveillance, planning, and community health outcomes.