Dr. Christopher R. Roby, a native of Shelby, Mississippi is currently the CEO of Mississippi Health Alliance, LLC. in Byram, MS. Dr. Roby also serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Community Health Center Association of Mississippi and an Adjunct Faculty at Jackson State University.
He is a highly motivated professional with public health and behavioral science experience in the areas of research and evaluation, public health management, leadership and grant development. Dr. Roby has, 15 years of professional administrative experience; exceptional knowledge of scientific practices, and capacity building assistance. He has been a community activist for the LGBTQ community while lending support to individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Roby has managed 15 prevention interventions projects involving smoking cessation, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, breast/cervical/prostate cancer, and HIV/STIs. Currently, Dr. Roby is has a Bachelors in Political Science from Mississippi Valley State University. He received his Masters in Sociology and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Jackson State University where his research is focused on HIV Health Care Policy.