Ms. Naomi Booker is a Health Program Specialist, within the Division of Clinical Research, Office of Global Health and Health Disparities (OGHHD). She serves as a liaison, supports the programmatic activities of the office, and assists with the implementation of the health strategic plans for the institute. Prior to joining NINDS, Naomi served as a Patient Care Coordinator, where she gained experience working with family members, health care providers, and community-based organizations to develop individualized plans of care, conduct assessments, and evaluation of skilled in-home nursing care for populations suffering from Strokes, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurological diseases.
Naomi obtained her Master of Public Health from the University of New England in Maine. Further, her practicum focused on the effectiveness of early detection of postpartum depression risk through identifying the best screening tools and treatment strategies.