Tania Cerrato

Bio

Tania Cerrato is a prominent expert in Population Health Data Science and Public Health Informatics, boasting over a decade of experience. Her skilled utilization of Electronic Health Records and a variety of public health datasets has significantly improved healthcare delivery and policy development.

Education

Tania holds a Master of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Denver, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Additionally, she earned a Medical Degree specializing in Hematology/Oncology from Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala, and a Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous National University of Honduras.

Professional Background

As the Population Health Data Science Manager at Arapahoe County Public Health, Tania has been instrumental in developing HealthVista, an innovative application for analyzing substance use disorder and housing data using machine learning techniques. Her expertise encompasses comprehensive data analysis, strategic planning and the innovative use of tools like Natural Language Processing for unstructured data analysis. Previously, as a Public Health Informatics Fellow-Health Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tania led the development of a predictive model for early identification of substance use disorders. Earlier, in her role as Medical Director-Informatics at Atshore-VIDSTON, she guided a team to develop and implement machine learning-based diagnostics for malignant hematologic diseases, significantly increasing diagnostic rates from 45% to 75% in areas with limited access to specialized healthcare professionals.

Motivation for Teaching

Driven by her passion for health informatics and data science, Tania is committed to educating the next generation of professionals in the field. She integrates her extensive professional experience with hands-on learning, focusing on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. As an educator, Tania dedicates herself to student success, offering personalized support and imparting valuable insights from her extensive career in health informatics.