LA CaTS Center & Mission the Vision of Community Engagement & Outreach
The vision of the Louisiana Clinical Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center's Community
Engagement and Outreach Core (CEO Core) is to enhance clinical and translational research
efforts to address chronic disease burden and reduce disparities by facilitating meaningful community involvement in LA CaTS 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, which is to encourage, support, and expand clinical and translational research through partnerships both among researchers and with the people 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.