Our Committees

In order to achieve the Institute for One Health Innovation mission, three committees have been established:

The One Health Governance Committee The One Health Curriculum Committee The One Health Research Committee The One Health Clinical/Earned Media Committee Committee

These committees will collaborate with other educational institutions and organizations to:

promote One Health education and awareness
develop and manage partnerships with local, state, and national stakeholders to support One Health initiatives
and develop and manage relevant repositories for educational and research resources.

Through these efforts, the committees will strengthen the TTU System's dedication to meet the charge for our universities and communities, while demonstrating a meaningful commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of historically marginalized individuals and communities.

Governance Committee

The One Health Governance Committee provides executive leadership and will oversee all operational, political, fiduciary, representational and promotional functions for the Institute for One Health Innovation.

Governance Committee Responsibilities

Establish research management and reporting structures for IOHI leadership to the Governance Committee and to TTU and TTUHSC.
Provide oversight and guidance to the Institute Director.
Develop operating policies and processes.
Maintain fiduciary oversight and accountability.
Annually define or redefine goals.

Governance Committee Members:

Ronald Hendrick, Ph.D.
Joseph Heppert, Ph.D.
Darren D'Agostino, D.O.
Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D.
Katie Joplin
Missy Jenkins

Curriculum Committee

This committee will work to increase the TTU System's commitment to the concept of “servingness” for future health and health care professionals, researchers and scholars concerned with matters of One Health. Utilizing all available resources, the committee will focus on building an educational program that is successful in recruiting, training and retaining students and faculty. The committee will develop strategies that enhance services and facilitate access and academic success for all learners.

Curriculum Committee Responsibilities

Establish inter-institutional teams to define IOHI curricula planning.
Establish partnerships with internal and external institutions and organizations that share the One Health mission and goals.
Define foundational curricular tracks that link to our research initiatives.
Develop the following for IOHI education delivery: joint and parallel degree programs, curricula concentrations, badges, minors, research tracks and goals.
Outline and align accreditation requirements for TTU/TTUHSC regarding IOHI curricula.
Assist in the development and coordination of recruitment and retention efforts to achieve targeted enrollment growth and future program expansion.
Develop a fiscally responsible plan to enhance the educational infrastructure to complement our research initiatives.

Curriculum Committee Members:

Committee has not met since Summer 2024, no change to committee has been made.

Cindy Akers, Ed.D.
Gerard Carrino, Ph.D.
Robert Cox, Ph.D.
Darrin D'Agostino, D.O.
Rick Danko, Ph.D.
Ron Hendrick, Ph.D.
Joseph Heppert, Ph.D.
Michelle Hernandez
Katie Joplin
Rajesh Karesh, Ph.D.
Schoen Kruse, Ph.D.
John Lawrence, Ph.D.
Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D.
Kayla Tindle, Ph.D.
Brandt Schneider, Ph.D.
Phil Sizer, PT, Ph.D.
Carleigh Smith
Ryan Williams, Ph.D.
Taysha Williams

Research Committee

The Research Committee will continuously evaluate the needs of our communities, including a research focus on rural health care disparities facing the communities we serve. The committee will spawn the development of collaborative research teams, identify and secure funding opportunities for One Health research projects and evaluate research program effectiveness.

Research Committee Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive research agenda that aligns with the overall mission and goals of the IOHI.
Identify and prioritize research areas and topics that are most critical to the IOHI's success and impact.
Facilitate cross-disciplinary and inter-institutional research collaboration and communication among researchers and research teams within the IOHI.
Establish partnerships with external organizations, agencies, and stakeholders to support research initiatives and funding opportunities.
Develop and maintain research resources and infrastructure, including laboratory facilities, equipment, and research databases.
Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of ongoing research projects for data reporting purposes.
Provide guidance and support to researchers to ensure high-quality and ethical research practices.

Research Committee Members:

Kembra Albracht, Ph.D.
Sharilyn Almodovar, Ph.D.
Duke Appiah, Ph.D.
Karin Ardon-Dryer, Ph.D.
Michael Ballou, Ph.D.
Elize Bisanz, Ph.D.
Robert Brennan, Ph.D.
Ryan L. Brown, Ph.D.
Jaclyn E. Canas, Ph.D.
Munmun Chattopadhyay, Ph.D.
Warren Conway, Ph.D.
Jannette Dufour, Ph.D.
Klementina Fon Tacer, DVM, Ph.D.
Christine Garner, Ph.D., RD
Breanna Harris, Ph.D.
Missy Jenkins
Katie Joplin
Dawei Li, Ph.D.
Wei Li, Ph.D.
Tyler Livingston, Ph.D.
Ali Nejat, Ph.D., P.E.
Volker Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D.
Komaraiah Palle, Ph.D.
Oak Hee Park, Ph.D.
Caleb Phillips, Ph.D.
Kendra Rumbaugh, Ph.D.
Julie St. John, Dr.P.H.
Devendra Shah, DVM, Ph.D.
Lindsey Slaughter, Ph.D.
Angela Walla, Ph.D.
Luna Wu, Ph.D.

Clinical/Earned Media Committee

The Clinical/Earned Media & Communications Committee will lead the development of communication strategies that translate One Health research into meaningful, accessible information. Working alongside TTUS faculty experts, the committee will bridge clinical insight and public understanding to expand the reach and impact of One Health initiatives.

Clinical/Earned Media Committee Members:

Aaron Bracamontes
Kristina Butler
Amanda Castro-Crist
Suzanna Cisneros
Ron L. Cook, D.O.
Urvi Dalal
Julie Gaynor
Kaitlyn Hale
Allison Hirth
Missy Jenkins
Katie Joplin
Brittany Miller
Tom Nurre
Holly Russell
Danielle Urbina