As we reflect upon the ’24-25 academic year, we also want to take a moment to highlight the careers and contributions of a group of HSPop contributors who look toward retirement. After illustrious and impactful careers, Jim Condon, Anne Turner, Jo Gallaugher and Jeff Harris will retire, though their contributions will continue to have great impact for years to come.
Jim Condon
Jim Condon, a dedicated HIHIM professor at UW’s School of Public Health, is retiring after a distinguished career spanning military service, cancer registries, and academia. Born and raised near Seattle, Jim served 21 years in the U.S. Army before channeling his leadership and precision into health information management, completing a Ph.D. in educational leadership in 2013. Since joining UW as faculty in 2014, he’s taught numerous courses, directed the program, and championed veterans entering healthcare, especially cancer registry work. In retirement, Jim looks forward to renovating his Port Angeles home, hitting drive‑in movie nights in his beloved 1964 Corvette, and traveling with his wife to Alaska and Hawaii—though he’ll continue contributing as an adjunct instructor.
Anne M. Turner
Dr. Anne M. Turner is retiring after a distinguished career at the University of Washington, where she held joint appointments in the School of Public Health and the School of Medicine. Board certified in pediatrics and trained in pediatric hematology and oncology, Dr. Turner went on to become a nationally recognized leader in public health informatics. Dr. Turner’s research has focused on improving health information systems for underserved populations, including older adults, individuals with limited English proficiency, and those with low health literacy. As principal investigator on multiple NIH and AHRQ-funded projects, she advanced the use of technology—such as machine translation and decision-support tools—to increase access to health information and support patients with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. A fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics and a long-standing leader in AMIA, Dr. Turner has also made a lasting impact as a gifted teacher and mentor, earning multiple teaching awards and inspiring a new generation of public health informatics professionals. With her retirement, the university celebrates her contributions to research, education, and health equity and looks forward to her community-based advocacy in the future.
Jo Gallaugher
Jo Gallaugher is retiring after 11 impactful years as the Director of Business & Management Strategy and Chief Administrator for the Department of Health Systems & Population Health at the University of Washington. During her tenure, Jo partnered with three deans and four department chairs to lead strategic planning, business operations, and organizational development across five research centers and nine academic programs. Her visionary leadership transformed departmental infrastructure—merging teams, improving fiscal transparency, and developing equitable compensation systems—while managing a $30M budget. Jo played a pivotal role in expanding scholarship opportunities and increasing diversity in the public health workforce. Deeply respected for her mentorship, problem-solving, and unwavering support of staff and faculty, Jo leaves behind a legacy of leadership and lasting institutional change. She is also quite the art collector.
Jeff Harris
Dr. Jeff Harris is retiring after a remarkable career dedicated to advancing public health practice, research, and policy at the national and community levels. A board-certified physician in internal and preventive medicine, Dr. Harris began his journey as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with the U.S. Public Health Service and CDC. He spent two decades leading global and domestic public health initiatives—including a 120,000-person cholera vaccine trial in Bangladesh and the launch of a 70-country AIDS prevention program. He later served in leadership roles that shaped national prevention policy, including directing CDC’s Guide to Community Preventive Services and contributing to HEDIS quality-of-care measures. Since moving to Seattle in 2001, Dr. Harris has blended rigorous epidemiologic research with implementation science to put prevention into practice, with a focus on equity, chronic disease prevention, and healthy aging. In addition to direct contributions to public health, Dr. Harris and his wife Judy leave a legacy of scholarship and impact through their stewardship and support of students and colleagues.