Beverly Heinze-Lacey, MPH, BSN, RN

Beverly Heinze-Lacey is the Director of SHIELD, overseeing and delivering professional development training programs for MA school nurses and other school wellness professionals. She implemented a statewide Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Schools training program, and continues to train and consult with school professionals in implementing their SBIRT programs. Previously, Ms. Heinze-Lacey worked as a school nurse and school nurse leader, and has a wealth of experience managing school health programs. She has also worked as a clinical research nurse, an HIV/AIDS epidemiologist, and has coordinated a number of public health and research initiatives.