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AJ Scheitler, EdD, is the director of development, engagement, and strategic planning, and coordinator of the National Network of State and Local Health Surveys at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. She leads the Center's development activities and fosters funder relationships. Scheitler also manages several large programs at the Center, including a national network of population health survey leaders and data users promoting the improved collection and dissemination of critical local and state health data.
Prior to joining the Center, Scheitler conducted federal resource development activities for a number of institutions of higher education and lobbied Congress and the federal government for the interests of education organizations and post-secondary schools. She has experience at the state government level as well, having served as the chief of staff for the Florida Senate Minority Leader.
Scheitler holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Northeastern University, a master's degree in adult education and training from Colorado State University, and a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Central Florida.
Prior to joining the Center, Scheitler conducted federal resource development activities for a number of institutions of higher education and lobbied Congress and the federal government for the interests of education organizations and post-secondary schools. She has experience at the state government level as well, having served as the chief of staff for the Florida Senate Minority Leader.
Scheitler holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Northeastern University, a master's degree in adult education and training from Colorado State University, and a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Central Florida.

Research Report
A team of researchers examined the state of modern health and health care in California, the historical policy decisions and societal shifts that created the current situation, and trends influencing change in the existing health care environment. They focused on the seven topic areas: (1) health systems and public programs, (2) insurance coverage and markets, (3) environmental influences, (4) chronic conditions and mental health, (5) child and adolescent health, (6) aging residents, and (7)...
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November, 2020
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PST
Information on the American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) population is critical now more than ever as COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting AIAN populations across the country. Join UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Senior Public Administration Analyst Tara Becker, PhD, and Senior Research Scientist Riti Shimkhada, PhD, as they share findings from their forthcoming policy brief (co-authored by Susan H.
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March, 2018
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PDT
In 2018, over 29,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in California and an estimated 4,500 will die of the disease. Yet patients and survivors continue to face serious economic, emotional and structural barriers to care, all while balancing family and work obligations. In this March 19 seminar, key findings were released from a two-year Center study of the obstacles breast cancer patients face accessing care in California.
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Online & In-Person