Health Management and Systems Sciences   Role: Faculty Title: Assoc Professor Office No: 105 Address: 485 E. Gray St  Phone: 502/574-6583 Fax: 502/852-3294  Student Office Hours: Wednesdays 10 - 12 and 2 - 4 E-mail:LaQuandra.Nesbitt@louisvilleky.gov

Dr. Nesbitt received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health in Health Care Management and Policy from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Nesbitt completed an internship in family medicine at the University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University and her family medicine residency in the University of Maryland’s Department of Family Medicine where she served as chief resident. Dr. Nesbitt completed her fellowship training with the Commonwealth Fund Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy.

Her work there focused on improving health outcomes for targeted populations by promoting coordination within the health care system, by enhancing access to prevention, medical care and support services, and by fostering public participation in the design and implementation of programs for District of Columbia families.

Joined the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness as director in July of 2011.