Crystee M. Cooper

Crystee M. Cooper, DHEd, MPH has an extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Crystee M. began their career in 2001 as a Grants Management and Compliance Officer at Dallas County, where they worked until 2011. In 2011, they joined Parkland Hospital as a Grant Writer and remained there until 2013.

In 2013, Cooper took on multiple roles simultaneously, including Director of Health Services Research at DFWHC Foundation and Adjunct Faculty at UNT Health Science Center. Crystee M. continued in these positions until 2016 when they joined Methodist Health System as the System Director of Clinical Research Institute.

At Methodist Health System, Cooper quickly progressed and is currently serving as the Vice President of Clinical Research and Simulation, a role they assumed in January 2021.

Additionally, in 2005, Cooper worked as a Consultant at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Overall, their diverse experience showcases their expertise in research, simulation, health services, grants management, and compliance.

Crystee M. Cooper, DHEd, MPH holds a Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. In addition, they have obtained various certifications including being an Ordained Minister from the Universal Life Church, a Certified Research Administrator from the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC), and a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the Aveta Business Institute. It is unclear when they obtained the certifications for Certified Health Education Specialist.