Board of Directors & Consultants
Board of Directors
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES – Chairman of the Board
As the Founder of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly’s vision is to improve diabetes care in the United States and internationally, through professional education, publications and legislation. As a nurse, diabetes educator and public health advocate for over 20 years, Beverly is constantly questioning our diabetes care delivery models and advocating for improvements that make real differences in how diabetes care is delivered in all settings. Her future goals include a more international presence and an expansion of her Online University. Beverly is grateful for the years of guidance and support that her Board Members have so generously provided.
Kristapor Thomassian, PharmD, Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) – Chair of Quality and Strategic Planning
Dr. Thomassian is a critical care and ICU Pharmacist at a Community Hospital, Level 2 Trauma Center. He is also an Associate Clinical Professor for the University of Pacific School of Pharmacy. Kristapor specializes in consulting with providers for the pharmacotherapy management of patients in the cardiothoracic, medical ICU, and neurotrauma ICU. His wealth of experience as a mentor, professor, and preceptor makes him a valuable asset to our Board of Directors.
Jane Steinberg, PhD, MPH – Chair of Public Policy and Strategic Planning
Jane Steinberg PhD, MPH has been working in the field of public health and disease prevention since 1990. She is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Preventive Medicine in the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Professor Steinberg has expert knowledge of program planning and evaluation of public health interventions and health policy, and will lead our advocacy and legislative efforts at DES.
Joan Weiss, MPH – Chair of Publications and Program Development
Ms. Weiss holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health, with a specialty in behavioral science and health education. She has over 20 years experience in health and wellness, as a trainer, consultant and writer. She’s trained doctors and other health professionals through the Partnership for Health Program – a CDC model program and developed and coordinated wellness programs for faculty and staff at the University of Southern California. Ms. Weiss brings prevention and integrative medicine perspectives to DES with a focus on positive psychology, holistic health, and supporting caregivers of people with diabetes.
Consultants
Robert Thomassian – Financial Consultant
Robert holds a Bachelors in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Robert has experience in financial valuation and consulting. Consulting DES for over 5 years, he brings unparalleled experience and insight to the team!
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