Allison Porter-Edwards, DrPH, MS, RM, CNE

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Allison Edwards, DrPH, of Bellaire is a registered nurse and serves as faculty in the Bachelor of Science program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Cizik School of Nursing. She is a member of the Development Disability Nursing Association, American Association on Intellectual and Development Disabilities and the Sigma Theta Tau-Zeta Pi Chapter. She currently serves on the University of Texas Medical Branch Development Board and the University of Texas Medical Branch Alumni Board. In addition, she serves on the board of governors for the Center for Pursuit, a non-profit organization that serves people with disabilities. Edwards received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a Master of Science from Texas Woman’s University, and a Doctor of Public Health from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. Reappointed 2/1/21.