Theresa Alphonse, MPH

Health Systems Strategist | Implementation Scientist | DrPH Candidate

Programs should not fall apart in implementation.

I help health systems, foundations, and community organizations design and fix programs, so they actually reach the people they are meant to serve.

Too often, programs look strong on paper but fail in practice.
They miss the community. They stall in implementation. They do not deliver the impact they were designed for.

That is where I come in.

How I work

I partner with organizations to move from intention to execution by:

  • identifying where programs are breaking down

  • redesigning them to align with real community needs

  • building clear, implementable strategies that teams can actually carry forward

My approach blends implementation science, data, and lived experience to ensure programs are not only evidence-based, but grounded in reality.

My work

For over a decade, I have worked at the intersection of public health, health systems, and community engagement, supporting organizations across Massachusetts and beyond.

Clients include Global Health Corps, Community Counseling of Bristol County, Boston University, and Stonehill College.

When organizations bring me in

  • A program is not reaching the intended population

  • A new initiative needs to be designed thoughtfully from the start

  • There is a gap between strategy and implementation

  • Teams are doing the work, but not seeing the outcomes they expected

What you can expect

Clarity. Structure. Honest insight.

And a plan that works in the real world.
Book a 30 minute strategy session

  • "Theresa coached me through a transitional period while I was navigating important career decisions and applying to graduate school. With her support, I applied to multiple master’s programs and received major scholarships. She helped me map out a clear path forward in a way that made everything feel manageable and real. Through our work together, I gained clarity on my values and the confidence to move forward with intention."

    Natalia Cruz Vespa

  • "When I started working with Theresa, I was navigating increased leadership responsibilities while also going through the graduate school application process. Through our work together, I developed a stronger sense of professional confidence and assertiveness. I began speaking up more in meetings and intentionally building new professional connections. She helped me reframe how I approach challenges, shifting from self-doubt to growth and curiosity."

    Angel Zhong

  • "Theresa supported me during a time when I was navigating how to grow in my public health career while exploring the possibility of integrating law into my path. She challenged me to think more strategically about my career beyond traditional markers of success, helping me focus on long-term growth, skill-building, and positioning. As a result, I developed a clear direction and a concrete plan to pursue my PMP certification and transition into more policy-focused roles."

    Abena Marfo