Kim Dash, Distinguished Advisor for Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences and Co-Lead of EDC’s Be Well Transformation Area growth strategy, connects EDC’s services and strengths to address emerging public health needs. Dash serves as a trusted advisor to federal agencies, national organizations, and community partners on the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-informed strategies that promote mental and behavioral health, prevent substance misuse, and advance family and child health. She currently heads up EDC’s work to support states in improving access to high-quality health and behavioral health services in rural areas.

A published author with over 25 years of experience in public health, Kim has led and contributed to large-scale, multi-site initiatives focused on translating research into practice, strengthening workforce capacity, and improving health and behavioral health outcomes. Her work integrates implementation science, mixed-methods evaluation, and community-informed approaches to ensure programs are both effective and sustainable in real-world settings. Known for her strategic insight and collaborative leadership, Kim supports organizations in using data to inform decision-making, improve systems, and scale promising practices across public health and human services sectors.

Kim holds a PhD in Child, Youth, and Family Policy from Brandeis University and an MPH from the University of North Carolina.