Vidya Chandran, MPH, MBA

Hello! I am a public health researcher with a passion for using data to improve health outcomes. I have diverse experience across federal, state, academic, and international settings, specializing in data-driven evaluation of healthcare programs and policies. I’m currently working as a Research Public Health Analyst at RTI International, where I lead oncology drug list development for CMMI’s Enhancing Oncology Model and support CMS’s post-acute care quality reporting.

Previously, I contributed to evaluations for FDA tobacco policy, New York State’s tobacco control program, and clinical trial data analysis at Johns Hopkins. My background also includes maternal and child health consulting in India, with hands-on experience in program evaluation, business development analytics, health systems strengthening, and fieldwork. I hold dual MPH concentrations in Epidemiology and Maternal & Child Health, along with an MBA in Hospital and Health Administration.