Nimmi is an accomplished epidemiologist who is deeply committed to public health and disease prevention. Currently, she serves as a Vaccine Preventable Disease Epidemiologist and School Immunization Survey Coordinator at the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), where she plays a crucial role in monitoring and controlling infectious diseases to protect the health of communities across the state.
Nimmi holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from NTR University in India and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of San Francisco, providing her with a strong foundation in both medical practice and public health. Her academic background, coupled with hands-on experience in healthcare management, uniquely positions her to tackle complex public health challenges.
Her expertise is primarily focused on school immunizations, where she is responsible for overseeing the collection of mandatory vaccine requirements for all kindergarten, seventh, and eleventh graders in Kentucky. This data is reflected on the Kentucky School Immunization Survey Dashboard, which tracks statewide immunization compliance. Additionally, Nimmi educates healthcare professionals on required reporting for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs). She creates quick reference sheets available on the Immunization Branch website to streamline the reporting process for VPDs surveillance in Kentucky.
As an advocate for evidence-based practice and health equity, Nimmi is dedicated to enhancing vaccination coverage and addressing disparities in immunization rates.