Larry J. DeNeal, PhD
Managing Partner
Dr. Larry J. DeNeal, Ph.D., MSPH, is a public health researcher, epidemiologist, and evaluator with more than four decades of experience leading research, program evaluation, and grant-funded public health initiatives. His expertise spans substance use prevention and treatment, HIV/AIDS epidemiology, health disparities, and community-based health promotion. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership positions within academia, government, and nonprofit organizations, including the District of Columbia Department of Health, Louisiana State University, Grambling State University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland.
Dr. Larry J. DeNeal, Ph.D., MSPH, is a public health researcher, epidemiologist, and evaluator with more than four decades of experience leading research, program evaluation, and grant-funded public health initiatives. His expertise spans substance use prevention and treatment, HIV/AIDS epidemiology, health disparities, and community-based health promotion. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership positions within academia, government, and nonprofit organizations, including the District of Columbia Department of Health, Louisiana State University, Grambling State University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland.Dr. DeNeal developed the District of Columbia's first citywide response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and conducted pioneering research on HIV transmission among people who inject drugs. He has served as an evaluator and reviewer for numerous federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), providing expertise in program evaluation, epidemiology, and outcomes measurement. His extensive experience designing, implementing, and evaluating federally funded public health initiatives makes him exceptionally qualified to oversee evaluation activities and ensure rigorous assessment of project outcomes. His current work continues to focus on advancing evidence-based, community-centered approaches to improving health outcomes in underserved populations.