Public Health

ERG’s cadre of experienced public health professionals supports clients in strengthening the health, safety, and well-being of people throughout United States. We research and analyze the implications of all types of public health concerns, from unmet medical needs to food safety to environmental contaminant releases. We help design, implement, and evaluate programs and policies aimed at tackling these issues as effectively and efficiently as possible. And we provide training and communications support with audience appeal. At ERG, we pride ourselves on combining proven, sound scientific principles with innovative, forward-looking thinking to anticipate and address both current and potential future concerns. Whether examining health disparities in vulnerable populations or conceptualizing incentives to encourage innovation, ERG consistently considers how emerging patterns and trends may influence the problem and contribute to evidence-based solutions.

Risk Assessment
  • Hazard analysis
  • Exposure assessment
  • Vulnerable population assessment
  • Toxicological evaluation
  • Dose-response analysis
  • Health outcome data review
  • Health indicator development and tracking
  • Health risk characterization
  • Uncertainty analysis
  • Risk communication
Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
  • Study design and objectives
  • Sampling protocol development
  • Sample collection
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Data reporting and visualization
  • Public health communication
Health Economics
  • Benefit-cost analysis
  • Cost-effectiveness analysis
  • Statistical/economic modeling and analysis
  • Health outcomes research
  • Health policy evaluations
Program Evaluation
  • Program description and logic models
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Focused evaluation and methodology design
  • Multiple method data collection and analysis
  • Credible, evidence-based assessment of implementation, effectiveness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and attributions
  • Life cycle studies
Peer Review Management
  • Identification and selection of reviewers
  • Conflict-of-interest determinations
  • Charge development
  • Organization and facilitation of peer review meetings
  • Review documentation
  • Summary report preparation
Other Services
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Injury and illness prevention programs
  • Food safety
  • Pharmaceutical and biologic safety
  • Medical device safety
  • Tobacco control research


Service Area Leads

Headshot of Clifton Dassuncao

Often the most vulnerable communities are disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards. In my work, I strive to offer solutions that help address environmental injustices and improve public health for all communities.

Clifton Dassuncao

Calvin Franz

At ERG, our economic projects often take us into uncharted territory where standard, regularly collected data are few or unavailable and the analytic path to answer our client’s questions is not obvious. This is exactly where I like to be! I find it deeply satisfying to explore new territory, address unique challenges, and use my expertise and creativity to develop approaches that provide meaningful, defensible results.

Calvin Franz

Naida Gavrelis

I am passionate about doing all we can to protect people’s health and well-being and the environment in which we live. I have devoted my career to addressing health risks encountered in our communities and workplaces. I strive to solve problems using common sense and sound science.

Naida Gavrelis

Arlene Levin

I was thrilled when I started working for ERG and found that I could apply my passion for environmental and occupational health by working for government agencies that promote and protect the health of individuals, workers, and the environment. This nexus has allowed me to pursue incredibly interesting work across myriad health-related topics and to help my clients plan, develop, and implement successful programs and initiatives.

Arlene Levin

Photo of Will Morgan

Environmental science—especially figuring out how and where chemicals move through the environment—is continually challenging and endlessly fascinating. It’s extremely rewarding to know that our work helps protect human health and make sites safer for future generations.

Will Morgan

Lou Nadeau

Agencies tend to manage what can be readily measured, but with a large toolbox of analytical and data collection techniques and some creativity, so much more is possible! I am proud and inspired to apply my program evaluation and economic valuation expertise to help agencies manage better—by providing them with valid, reliable data to enhance decision-making and by effectively communicating this information to my clients, their stakeholders, and upper management.

Lou Nadeau

Valerie Overton

In today’s world, pioneering innovative solutions requires collaboration between all of us: the people, interested parties, subject experts, information technologists, communicators, and others. I’m proud to be part of an organization that is built around an inclusive approach to progress. ERG empowers us to conceive forward-looking ideas and develop new solutions to meet our present and future needs.

Valerie Overton

Aylin Sertkaya

Economic analysis has been my field ever since my early 20s, when I first discovered its complexities, potential, and power. At ERG, I’ve had the good fortune to work with great colleagues and clients to research issues and develop solutions for a wide variety of highly consequential public health questions. It has been a consistent joy to do work that is not only impactful but also a path of continuous learning and deepening.

Aylin Sertkaya

John Wilhelmi

Clean air, safe workplaces, a stable climate for generations to follow—these are just some of the ideals that motivate my daily work. I strive to bring the best available science to our nation’s current and emerging environmental health and occupational safety issues.

John Wilhelmi