The Vision of LA CaTS Center's  Community Engagement & Outreach

The vision of the Louisiana Clinical Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center's Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core is to enhance clinical and translational research efforts to address chronic disease burden and improve health for all Louisiana residents by facilitating meaningful community involvement in our research at all stages.

Our work includes involving the community in identifying areas of research focus and in developing research projects, working with investigators to initiate and implement research trials using approaches that are acceptable to the community, and enhancing recruitment to the trials.

The CEO Core's vision is central to the mission of the LA CaTS Center, to support and grow clinical and translational research through partnerships with researchers and the communities we serve". 

 

Introducing Our Newest Member to the CEO Core

Andrea Pickett serves as the Program Coordinator for the Community Engagement and Outreach Core for the Louisiana Center for Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center, based in Baton Rouge. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Southern University and A&M College and is a student in the LSUS/LSUHS Master of Public Health program. Andrea’s background includes community mental health initiatives and state-level disaster response through her work with the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Behavioral Health. Passionate about improving health outcomes for communities in Louisiana and beyond, she brings dedication and expertise to her work. Outside of her professional endeavors, Andrea enjoys adventures with her husband and two sons, including exploring local parks, playing competitive games, and traveling to museums across the country.

We’re elated to bring Andrea's expertise, passion, and skills to our team.