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Ashlee Vance, PhD

Tagline:Neonatal Nurse Researcher | Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research

Detroit, MI, USA

About Me

Experienced Researcher with history of working in both clinical and academic environments focused on Maternal/Infant Health and Neonatal Nursing. Skilled in Health Services Research, Health Equity, Clinical Research, NICU Care, and Parent and Infant Health Outcomes.

Education

  • Certificate

    from: 2023, until: 2024

    Field of study:Health Economics and Outcomes ResearchSchool:UW Professional & Continuing EducationLocation:Seattle, Washington

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship

    from: 2020, until: 2021

    Field of study:National Clinician ScholarsSchool:University of MichiganLocation:Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    from: 2014, until: 2018

    Field of study:NursingSchool:Duke University School of NursingLocation:Durham, North Carolina

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    from: 2010, until: 2011

    Field of study:NursingSchool:Virginia Commonwealth UniversityLocation:Richmond, Virginia

  • Master of Arts (MA)

    from: 2005, until: 2008

    Field of study:Counseling PsychologySchool:Western Michigan UniversityLocation:Kalamazoo, Michigan

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)

    from: 2002, until: 2005

    Field of study:PyschologySchool:Cornerstone UniversityLocation:Grand Rapids, Michigan

Research Interests

  • Health Equity & Parenting | Infant & Family Outcomes

Recent Publications

  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Rose Among Privately Insured People, 2008–20.

    Journal ArticleDate:2024
    Authors:
    Zivin, K.Pangori, A.Zhang, X.Tilea, A.Hall, S.V.Vance, A.J.Dalton, V.K.Schroeder, A.Courant, A.Tabb, K.M.
    Article Link

  • Associations between sociodemographic characteristics and neonatal length of stay.

    Journal ArticleDate:2024
    Authors:
    Amodei, N.Nixon, E.Shilling, L.Hu, Y.Vance, A.J.Maye, M.
    Article Link

  • Application of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Framework to the NICU.

    Journal ArticleDate:2024
    Authors:
    Malin, K.J.Vittner, D.Darilek, U.McGlothen-Bell, K.Crawford, A.Koerner, R.Pados, B.F.Cartagena, D.McGrath, J.M.Vance, A.J.
    Article Link

  • NANN Membership Recommendations: Opportunities to Advance Racial Equity Within the Organization.

    Journal ArticleDate:2024
    Authors:
    Vance, A.J.Farmer, M.D'Agata. A.Moore, T.Esser, M.Fortney, C.
    Article Link

  • Diagnosed behavioral health conditions during the perinatal period among a commercially insured population by race/ethnicity, 2008-2020.

    Journal ArticleDate:2024
    Authors:
    Beck, D.Tabb, K.Tilea, A.Bell, S.Vance, A.J.Schroeder, A.Zivin, K.
    Article Link

  • Reimagining Supportive Approaches at the Intersection of Mandatory Reporting Policies for the Mother–Infant Dyad Affected by Substance Use. Advances in Neonatal Care.

    Journal ArticleDate:2024
    Authors:
    McGlothen-Bell, K.Cartagena, D.Malin, K.J.Vittner, D.McGrather, J.M.Koerner, R.L.Vance, A.J.Crawford, A.D.
    Article Link

  • Perinatal Psychotherapy Use and Costs Before and After Federally Mandated Health Insurance Coverage.

    Journal ArticleDate:2024
    Authors:
    Zivin, K.Zhang, X.Tilea, A.Hall, S.V.Admon, L.K.Vance, A.J.Dalton, V.K.
    Article Link

All Publications

A complete list of published work can be found at: My Bibliography - NCBI (nih.gov)

Work Experiences

  • Assistant Scientist

    from: 2021, until: present

    Organization:Henry Ford Health SystemLocation:Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Research Fellow

    from: 2019, until: 2021

    Organization:University of Michigan

    Description:

    Clinical Scholar with National Clinical Scholars Program at
    The Institute for Health Policy and Innovation (IHPI)

  • Clinical Scholar

    from: 2019, until: 2021

    Organization:National Clinical Scholars Program

  • Graduate Student

    from: 2014, until: 2019

    Organization:Duke UniversityLocation:Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    Description:

    Dissertation Title "Development of Parental Confidence among Parents of Infants with Medical Complexity"
    Dissertation Chair: Debra H. Brandon, PhD
    Committee: Kathy Knafl, PhD, Wei Pan, PhD, William Malcolm, MD

  • Registered Nurse

    from: 2012, until: 2014

    Organization:UF Health

Honors & Awards

  • Research Article of the Year

    date: 2022-07-12

    Issuer:National Association of Neonatal Nurses Annual Conference

  • Health Equity Scholar

    date: 2022-03-11

    Issuer:Henry Ford Health

  • Best Poster Award

    date: 2021-06-10

    Issuer:National Association of Neonatal Nurses Annual Conference

  • Postdoctoral Fellow Award for Research

    date: 2020-06-12

    Issuer:UM Center for Human Growth and Development

  • Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar

    date: 2016-11-12

    Issuer:Jonas Philanthropies

  • Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses

    date: 2013-06-07

    Issuer:The Daisy Foundation

  • The Dean’s Award

    date: 2005-12-12

    Issuer:Cornerstrone University

Skills

  • Healthcare
  • Nursing
  • Health Equity
  • Clinical Research
  • Teaching
  • Patient Safety

Certifications & Licensure

  • Certificate of College Teaching

    Issue date: May 2019,

    Issued by: Duke University .

  • Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

    Issue date: Nov 2014,

    Issued by: National Certification Corporation .

  • Registered Nurse

    Issue date: Nov 2011,

    Expires date: Sep 2025,

    Issued by: State of Michigan .