PhD, Toxicology, University of Georgia, 2008
BS, Chemistry, Georgia College and State University, 2003
The University of Georgia, College of Public Health 2024 Excellence in Research Award.
Outstanding contribution in the field of disaster management and humanitarian assistance. WACEM and TOPCOM 2022.
Certificate of Service. Guest Editor of Special Topics Issue “Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Disasters”. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022
The University of Georgia, College of Public Health 2014 Excellence in Service Award.
The University of Georgia Career Center Award for contributing to the career development of UGA students. 2012, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Publications
Harris, C., O’Neal, J., and Taylor, M. The Urgent Need for Disaster Education as a Core Competency in Accredited Schools and Colleges of Public Health by The Council on Education for Public Health. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness , Volume 18 , 2024 , e199 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2024.274.
Harris, C.; Zerylnick, J.; McCarthy, K.; Fease, C.; Taylor, M. Breaking the Code: Considerations for Effectively Disseminating Mass Notifications in Healthcare Settings. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 11802. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811802.
Mitcham, D., Taylor, M., and Harris, C. Utilizing Social Media for Information Dispersal during Local Disasters: The Communication Hub Framework for Local Emergency Management. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18(20), 10784; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182010784.
Richey, T., Fowler, R, Swienton, R., O’Neal, J, and Harris, C. Review of Emergency Medical Services Vulnerability to High Consequence Infectious Disease. Front. Public Health. 05 October 2021. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.748373.
Fonzi, V., Thapa, K., Luitel, K.; Padilla, H., Harris, C., Khan, M. M., Nowak, G., Rajbhandari-Thapa, J. Using Influenza Vaccination Location Data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 7753. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18157753.
Holmquist. L., O’Neal, J., Swienton, R., and Harris, C. The Role of Veterinarians in Mass Casualty Disasters: A Continuing Need for Integration to Disaster Management. Frontiers Public Health, 11 August 2021. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.644654.
Felt, B., Mitcham, D., Hathcock, M., Swienton, R., and Harris, C. Discrimination and Bias in State Triage Protocols Towards Populations with Intellectual Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Disaster Med and Public Health Preparedness. 2021 Mar 25;1-3. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2021.81.
Desai, S., Bell, W., Harris, C., Burkle, F., and Dallas, C. Human Consequences of Multiple Nuclear Detonations in New Delhi (India): Interdisciplinary Requirements in Triage Management. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(4), 1740; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041740.
Presentations
“Creating a Culture of Health Through Preparedness.” Kelli McCarthy, MPS, MEP, CEM-GA, EMHP; Abbey Reber, MPH; James P. O’Neal, MD; Kelly Nadeau, MN, RN, EMHP; Curt Harris, PhD, EMHP. State of the Public’s Health, University of Georgia. October 2024.
“Caring for Caregivers: CNA Workforce Interventions.” Curt Harris, PhD and Austin Dobbs, MA. State of the Public’s Health, University of Georgia. October 2024.
“Navigating the Regulatory Trail Map of Emergency Preparedness.” Curt Harris, PhD. Region C Skills Day. August 2024
“Navigating the Regulatory Trail Map of Emergency Preparedness for Home Health and Hospice,” Alyssa Ragan, MPH; Curt Harris, PhD. South Carolina Home Care and Hospice Association Leadership Summit. June 2024.
“The Director’s Cut: Behind the Scenes of Challenges and Triumphs in CMS CMP-funded Initiatives for Nursing Homes,” Alyssa Ragan, MPH; Curt Harris, PhD; Jim Zerylnick, RN, EMT-P, CEM-GA. 2024 Emergency Management Summit and Training Sessions. Savannah, GA. April 2024.
“Behind the Scenes of Challenges and Triumphs in CMS CMP-Funded Initiatives for Nursing Homes.” Curt Harris, Jim Zerylnick, and Alyssa Ragan. 2022 Emergency Management Summit and Training Sessions. Savannah, GA. April 2024.
“Moral Injujry: ARS and Health Care Providers.” Makayla Peebles; Curt Harris PhD; and Morgan Taylor; PhD. University of Georgia College of Public Health Research Day. February 2024.
“Breaking Barriers: Increasing Language Inclusion in Emergency Notification Plans.” Pooja Patel; Curt Harris PhD; and Morgan Taylor; PhD. University of Georgia College of Public Health Research Day. February 2024.
“Redefining Resilience: Strategies to Address the Long-Term Care Staffing Crisis.” Morgan Taylor, PhD, MPH; Austin Dobbs, MA; and Curt Harris, PhD. University of Georgia College of Public Health Research Day. February 2024.
