Lise Deshea
Senior Research Biostatistician
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolLise Deshea is a Senior Research Biostatistician with over a decade of experience translating complex quantitative methods into actionable research across pediatrics, public health, and education. Trained as a Ph.D. quantitative psychologist and former Associated Press journalist, she combines rigorous psychometrics and advanced statistical expertise (SPSS, SAS, REDCap) with exceptional writing and editing skills to co-author papers, books, and grant-ready manuscripts. She has led doctoral-level instruction, advised multidisciplinary research teams, and produced measurable policy impact—such as demonstrating a 54.5x return on investment for Medicaid ER-use interventions. Known for clear public speaking and a knack for teaching "math-phobic" audiences, she helps investigators design strong studies and communicate results effectively. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in campus survey development and award nominations, revealing a persistent drive to make research processes more equitable and accessible.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology at University of Oklahoma
Github Skills (20)
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Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
OuhscBbmc/redcap-manual-v1
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
Contributions:4 pushes, 1 comment in 4 months
deshea/practice-1
Dec 2020 - Dec 2020
Contributions:1 push, 1 comment in 1 day
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