Independent Public Health Consultant | Adjunct Professor at Vassar College | DrPH at Tulane University
Christie VanHorne is a distinguished public health educator, instructional designer, and consultant with over 20 years of experience in health education, curriculum development, and program design. As the founder and president of CVH Consulting, she has led transformative health equity initiatives and training programs for major public health institutions, including the CDC, IHI, New York State Department of Health, and Planned Parenthood. Christie is recognized for her dynamic teaching, strategic program development, and commitment to empowering underserved communities through education.
Currently serving as an adjunct faculty member at Vassar College, Christie also contributes her expertise as a medical reviewer at HealthEducationHouse.com, where she ensures content accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with current public health guidelines.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) – Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (Expected 2027)
- Master of Public Health (MPH) – International Public Health, Monash University
- Master of Education (M.Ed) – Education, Manhattanville University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) – History, Genocide Studies & International Relations, Manhattanville University
Certifications
- Blended Learning Certificate – Langevin Learning Services
- Instructional Design Certification – Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- ToP® Facilitation Certification – Institute of Cultural Affairs USA
Achievements & Professional Accomplishments
- Founded CVH Consulting, delivering impactful health equity trainings and instructional design solutions for national organizations
- Led statewide public health equity trainings educating over 350+ professionals in partnership with NYSDOH & United Way
- Developed and delivered high-impact courses on public health issues, women’s health, and the history of public health at Vassar College
- Curriculum designer for CDC’s Strengthening Infection Control Practices Grant
- Managed educational programming for the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation and Hemophilia Federation of America
- Contributed to WHO’s global health resources, including the Sex Worker Toolkit
- Peace Corps Volunteer – Designed HIV education programs for health workers and communities in South Africa
Affiliations & Volunteer Leadership
- Board Member, National Women’s Health Network
- Faculty/Consultant, Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center
- Community Impact Council, United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region
- Committee Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee at Vassar College
- Former Spokesperson, UNICEF USA
- Former Volunteer, Partners in Health, Global Service Corps, and Human Rights Watch
Areas of Expertise
- Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health
- Public Health Curriculum Design
- Reproductive & Community Health
- Instructional Design & Adult Learning
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Women’s Health Advocacy
- HIV/AIDS Education & Prevention
- International & Global Public Health
- Workshop Facilitation & Leadership Training
- Health Literacy and Patient Education
Honors & Awards
- ATHENA Award Issued by Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce · Nov 2023
- AAUW Emerging Leader Issued by AAUW · Jun 2015