Elizabeth Dowdy, MPH

Senior Program Manager, Performance Measurement and Research

 

Elizabeth Dowdy, MPH, is the Senior Program Manager, Performance Measurement and Research at Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA). As a member of the Performance Measurement and Research Team, Dowdy works collaboratively across PQA teams to coordinate projects in PQA’s Quality Innovation and Research Center (QuIRC), including identifying project interdependencies, advising on cross-project resource management, and supporting budget and contract management. She manages project timelines and workflows, supports the development of standard operating procedures, and coordinates engagement with stakeholders.

Prior to joining PQA, Dowdy was a Consultant at The Lewin Group, part of Optum Serve, where she was a guideline lead for the Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines. She additionally supported the development of technical assistance products, including webinars, podcasts, and assessments, for CMS’ Medicare-Medicaid Coordination office. She also previously worked with membership associations at the Society of Interventional Radiology, where she supported evidence-based document development and quality initiatives. She is a co-author of seven articles and one abstract in peer-reviewed journals.

Dowdy received her master of public health from the University of New England and her bachelor's in neuroscience from the College of William and Mary.

A native Virginian, Dowdy enjoys spending her free time outdoors hiking and gardening. She is also a singer and enjoys participating in a variety of performance arts.

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