Karen Errichetti
Research/Areas of Interest
Dr. Errichetti's research centers on the evaluation and implementation of health programs in real-world settings, with a focus on improving health outcomes in communities that have historically been underserved or overlooked by traditional research. Her work spans health services research, implementation science, and applied evaluation, with particular expertise in integrated behavioral health models and safety-net systems.
A defining feature of her scholarship is its strong connection to practice. She has led and contributed to multi-site evaluations, state and territorial health assessments, and community health improvement initiatives, translating complex data into actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders. Her work in the U.S.-Mexico border region and U.S. territories has emphasized culturally responsive, partnership-centered approaches to evaluation and learning.
Dr. Errichetti also has a growing area of work at the intersection of data visualization and health equity. She focuses on how visual communication, dashboarding, and design choices influence how data are understood and used, and she develops tools and training to improve data accessibility across audiences. Her research aims to ensure that data not only inform decisions, but are usable and meaningful to the communities they are intended to serve.
Education
- DrPH, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, United States
- MPH, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Yale University School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, United States
- BA, Biological Sciences, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, United States
Biography
Dr. Errichetti has led large-scale evaluations and community health assessment efforts across the United States, including state and territorial health assessments and community health improvement planning initiatives. Her research has examined the implementation and impact of integrated behavioral health models in safety-net settings, particularly in medically underserved communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Before joining Tufts, she held senior leadership roles in research and evaluation, including Director of Research and Evaluation at Health Resources in Action and Director of Digital Services and Technology at the National Institute for Children's Health Quality. She continues to work as a consultant, supporting public health agencies and healthcare organizations in evaluation design, strategic planning, and data communication.
In addition to her academic work, Dr. Errichetti has a long-standing commitment to community service and applied public health practice. She is the founder of North Atlantic Westie Rescue and previously served two terms as an elected member of the North Reading School Committee. She currently serves as the Health Management and Policy Concentration Lead and Physician Assistant/MPH Faculty Lead at Tufts University School of Medicine.
She received her DrPH from Boston University School of Public Health, her MPH from Yale University, and her BA from Wellesley College.