Theresa Mickiewicz is an experienced evaluator at the intersection of public health, survey research, and chronic disease prevention, with over 20 years’ experience in Colorado. A skilled and collaborative leader, Theresa excels at mobilizing expert teams and guiding large-scale initiatives seamlessly from initial planning through data collection, analyses, and strategic recommendations.

Theresa joined the Community Epidemiology and Program Evaluation Group (CEPEG) in 2021 and currently oversees all data systems in support of CEPEG's evaluation and reporting activities. She leads the Survey Research Unit, maintaining a dedicated cohort of Colorado adults to facilitate research projects for a wide array of collaborators, including CEPEG investigators, University colleagues, and external partners. Theresa and her team also direct key data collection and reporting efforts that inform strategic planning for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s chronic disease prevention initiatives.

Theresa has been and remains honored to work with many talented public health professionals, coalescing around our collective goal of health and happiness for all Coloradans. Her current role at CEPEG has allowed a return to her original passion: disrupting the tobacco industry's cunning and egregious efforts to addict the most vulnerable in our communities.