It's very clear and intuitive for me to think about preventative methods that could improve population health.
Three words to describe me:
creative, results-oriented, curious
The best part of my job:
The unique opportunity to serve at the intersection of food, policy, and technology, and the fact that I was reconnecting with my public health roots and reexamining the social and structural determinants of health
Something that would surprise others about me:
I am from Nakuru, Kenya – a town famous for its views of flamingos along Lake Nakuru. My journey from Kenya to the United States led me to become a demographer and public health specialist.
Dr. Abiero is passionate about researching health and food access and prides herself on being a creative and results-oriented thought leader. As a policy research leader at Instacart, she manages external research partnerships, directs research studies, and engages in coalition building.
Prior to joining Instacart, Dr. Abiero led large-scale analyses and reports as key analytics manager for a $31.8 million-dollar patient experience and satisfaction survey program to inform Military Health System stakeholders on how to improve care for 4.5 million beneficiaries. Her research resulted in peer-reviewed publications and numerous high-profile reports.
Dr. Abiero earned a Dual-Title PhD in Health Policy Administration and Demography from Penn State and a BS in Public Health from the University of Arizona. Dr. Abiero aspires to shine a beacon on public health issues from an industry perspective and inspire future leaders in public health to consider career paths in the industry.
