Michael A Flynn is a Lead Social Scientist with CDC/NIOSH where he coordinates the Occupational Health Equity program. He is currently completing his PhD in anthropology at the University of Kentucky and holds a MA (2010) and a BA (1993) in anthropology from the Universities of Cincinnati and Notre Dame, respectively. Michael began his career at NIOSH researching occupational health inequities among immigrant workers which he continues today. Before coming to NIOSH in 2004, he worked for 10 years in non-governmental organizations in the United States and Latin America. His current interests include organizational culture change, inclusive research, and social determinants of health. Michael is member of the CDC Health Equity Leadership Network, the American Anthropology Association, and the Ventanillas de Salud national advisory board. His awards include, the Ohtli (Mexican Foreign Ministry), the Intermural Award for Extraordinary Science (NIOSH Director), and the Nuestra Familia Award (State of Ohio).