Education 2013- doctoral Candidate Sociology. Georgia State University. 2012-13 30cr Public Health Policy & Management (major); Epidemiology (minor). Indiana University-Indianapolis. 2012 Masters of Art Sociology

2013- Doctoral Candidate Sociology. Georgia State University.

2012-13 30cr Public Health Policy & Management (major);

Epidemiology (minor). Indiana University-Indianapolis.

2012 Masters of Art Sociology. Indiana University-Indianapolis.

2001-03 24cr Sexuality Studies. San Francisco State University.

1994 Bachelors of Science Secondary Education. Indiana University-Bloomington.

Areas of Specialization

Sexuality, HIV/AIDS, Sexually-Transmitted Infections, Drugs & Alcohol, Quantitative &

2013- Research Assistant – 2CI Fellow. Georgia State University. Atlanta, GA.

• Analyzed survey data evaluating healthcare providers’ attitudes regarding prescription monitoring, and co-edited a text on HIV as a health disparity as well as contributed original pieces for the edited series
2015- Program Consultant – MSM/LGBT Activities Coordination. Georgia Department

of Public Health – Office of HIV. Atlanta, GA.

• Developed pilot projects around the social determinants impacting men who have sex with men (MSM) and transwomen’s HIV risk as well as developed the state’s strategy to address gay, bisexual and MSM’s disparity in HIV/AIDS
2011-13 Assistant/Concierge. Luther Consulting, LLC. Indianapolis, IN.

• Developed, implemented, and analyzed data from a mixed-methods needs

assessment of people living with HIV in the Indianapolis transitional grant area
2012-13 Center for Health Policy’s INSPECT Evaluation Project Manager. Fairbank’s School of Public Health, Indiana University. Indianapolis, IN.

• Developed and implemented a survey on licensed healthcare workers use and attitudes toward the state’s prescription drug monitoring program

University. Indianapolis, IN.

• Conducted participant interviews regarding sexual networks and HIV risk
2010-11 HIV Incidence Surveillance Coordinator. Indiana State Department of Health.

Indianapolis, IN.

• Generated Indiana’s HIV incidence surveillance estimate; prepared directives and

memoranda for biomarker sample and data submissions

• Managed Indiana’s Ryan White-funded services program, including the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) as well as comprehensive health insurance; analyzed the existing system, prepared policy and directives regarding program administration and criteria; helped prepare annual budget requests and reports

• Managed office operations for a JCAHO-certified staffing company

2003-04 Recruitment & Outreach Manager. Vaccine Research Center, National Institutes

of Health. Bethesda, MD.

• Managed recruitment and screening for HIV and bio-terrorism vaccine trials

University of California at San Francisco. San Francisco, CA.

• Managed recruitment, screening and retention on two R01 trials
1998 HIV Counseling & Testing Advocate. Metro Teen AIDS. Washington DC.

• Managed a counseling-based HIV testing program for street-based sex workers

Bloomington, IN.

• Designed and implemented an HIV prevention program among gay men
1995-97 Outreach and Communications Specialist. Whitman-Walker Clinic.

Washington DC.

• Managed two HIV prevention programs: Gay Men’s Outreach & Education and

the Male Sex Industry Project and represented Education in media production

• Analyzed state plans and outcomes for the Carl D. Perkins Act

Wright, Eric R. and Neal Carnes, Editors. (2016). Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the

Carnes, Neal. (2016). “Gay Men and MSM’s HIV Disparity: An Intersectional Application of

Syndemic Theory,” “Introduction,” and “Conclusion” in Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the United States: The Role of Syndemics in Shaping the Public’s Health, edited by E. R. Wright and N. Carnes. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
Peer Reviewed Publications

Wright, Eric R., Nia Reed, Neal Carnes, and Harold Kooreman. (2016). "Concern about

the Expanding Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Survey of Licensed Prescribers and Dispensers.” Pain Physician, 19(1), E197-208.
Carnes, Neal. (Forthcoming). “Social Connectivity and Pleasure: The Rational Choice of Methamphetamine Use during Sex among Gay and Bisexual Men.”
Carnes, Neal, Eric R. Wright, and Connor Norwood. (Forthcoming). “A Qualitative Analysis of Prescribers’ and Dispensers’ Views on Improving Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.”
Wright, Eric R., Neal Carnes, Wyndy Smelser, Harold Kooreman, and Ben Kail. (Forthcoming). “Professional Prestige and Physician Attitudes Regarding Criminal Justice Oversight of Prescribing Drug Practices.”
Reports

Kooreman, Harold, Neal Carnes, and Eric Wright. 2014. “Key Findings and Recommendations

from the 2013 IPLA INSPECT Knowledge and Use Survey.” [http://www.in.gov/pla/inspect/files/IPLA_Inspect_Summary_Report.pdf]
Contributions to Publications

2012- Reviewer. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.

assessment for: Weinberg, Martin, Colin Williams, and Douglas Pryor. 1994. Dual Attraction: Understanding Bisexuality. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

opposed to lifting the ban on openly gay men and lesbians serving in the US Armed Forces for: Weinberg, Martin and Douglas Pryor. 1993. “Homosexuality and the US Military.” Arlington, VA: Pentagon Position Paper.

2016 Moderator. “HIV and Social Justice.” Georgia Department of Public Health. Atlanta, GA.

2015 Presenter. “Negotiating Pleasure in the Context to HIV Risk.” & Co-presenter.

“Aspects of HIV Prevention among MSM in Atlanta.” MSM Symposium. Atlanta, GA.
2015 Presenter. “Social Connectivity and Pleasure: The Rational Choice of Methamphetamine Use among Sexually Active Gay & Bisexual Men.” American Sociological Associations Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
2015 Co-presenter. “Community Health and Well-being of Queer People of Color.”

Georgia State University – Multicultural Center. Atlanta, GA.

Oversight of Prescription Drug Practices.” American Sociological Association’s Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

Men’s Methamphetamine Use during Sexual Encounters.” Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.

Qualitative Study.” 2nd International HIV Social Science and Humanities Conference. Paris, FR.

Health Policy. Indiana University-Indianapolis. Indianapolis, IN.

Society. Indiana University-Indianapolis. Indianapolis, IN.

Medicine. Indianapolis, IN.

for HIV Prevention and Services.” HIV Prevention Conference, Indiana. Indianapolis, IN.

ADAP TA Conference. Washington, DC.

Conference. Washington, DC.

National Social Workers Association. Indianapolis, IN.

Update Conference on HIV and STDs. Indianapolis, IN.

Workers.” SOC R385 AIDS and Society. Indiana University-Indianapolis. Indianapolis, IN.

Workshop. Indianapolis, IN.

Communities.” National HIV Prevention Conference. Anaheim, CA.

historical Perspective.” Bad Boy Club Montreal’s Health Summit. Montreal, Quebec.

Conference on AIDS. Atlanta, GA.

Stop AIDS Seminar. San Francisco, CA.

American Psychological Association’s Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.

University’s HIV Prevention Seminar. Washington, DC.

& “Art & Science: Utilizing Education Theory and Practices for Effective

HIV Prevention Efforts.” National Skills Building Conference. Washington, DC.
1995 Presenter. “Working with the Federal Government.” 4-H National Conference on

Workforce Development. Washington, DC.

2009- Member. Community Advisory Board, CDC’s Medical Monitoring Project.

Georgia State University.

Association. Georgia State University.

Studies. San Francisco State University.

Jordan Helms, Master’s Candidate, Emory University – Public Health. Master’s Thesis

Committee: “Barriers to HIV Prevention Services among Men who live in Rural Georgia.”
Professional Organizations

American Public Health Association

American Sociological Association

Association for the Social Sciences and Humanities in HIV

LGBT Caucus of Public Health Professionals

Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality

Sociology AIDS Network

Awards, Certifications and Licensure

2011 Service Learning Assistant Scholarship. Soc. R385 AIDS and Society.

Indiana University-Indianapolis.
2011 HIV Antibody Counseling and Testing. Indiana State Department of Health.
2010 Indy Pride Educational Scholarship, Awarded by Circle City Pride. Indianapolis, IN.
2002 Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar. San Francisco State University.
2001-02 Ford Foundation Scholar. San Francisco State University.
1998 HIV Counseling & Testing Certification. Whitman-Walker Clinic.
1997 The Bachrach Award for Outstanding Service to the Gay, Lesbian, and HIV

Community. Brother, Help Thyself.

Indiana University-Bloomington.