Debra McBride

Debra McBride joined the CHSP Dean’s Office as the Research and Study Away Support Manager in July of 2026 after 14 years with the Global Health initiative. In this new role she is responsible for research publications and reporting, providing faculty support for the pre- and post-award research process and research workshops and events. In addition, she supports faculty in the development and implementation of study away programs.

Teaching Experience

• Instructor, Global Health Technology & Innovation, Ohio University
• Instructor, Introduction to Global Health, Ohio University
• Instructor, UC 1900 Social & Public Health
• Facilitator, Health Quality: Total Quality Management, University of Cincinnati
• Facilitator, Business Communications, Ohio University

Awards and Honors

• 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award, The Partnership for Excellence
• Ohio University, Global Engagement Award 2018
• 2018-2020  Ohio University 1804, “Transdisciplinary Research Training in Global Health: Enhancing Student and Faculty Research Capacity, Program Evaluation and Research Application through Global Collaborative Partnerships.” (PI: Ice, Co-PI: Z Haile, J Bianco, M Gartin, L Johnson, M Lewis, D Graham, L Pittaway, D McBride, D. Meyer, S Rubin, C Kingori, B Maposa, K Nottingham, S Howard)
• 2016-2019 Ohio University 1804, “Global Health Learning Outcomes and Program Evaluation” (PI: GH Ice, CO-PI: D McBride and K Machtmes)

University/Professional Service

• Ohio University Committees: Global Engagement Award Selection Committee, Global Connections Committee, Service Learning Committee; Center for Entrepreneurship Fellow, University International Council Mobility Sub-committee
• College of Health Sciences & Professions Committees: Diversity & Inclusion, Community Engagement, Budget, Strategic Planning
• Master Examiner, Baldrige Performance Excellence Award Program
• Judge, The Partnership for Excellence
• Board Member, Rising Suns Non-profit Pharmacy