Dr. Bass serves as the Director of Belmont University’s Data Collaborative and holds a faculty position in the College of Business. Her areas of responsibility include data curation and management, analytics, overseeing the infusion of data experiences into Belmont’s programs and curriculum, and management of the Belmont Data Collaborative’s internal and external initiatives aimed at helping people and communities thrive. She holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Population Health Management. Dr. Bass has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, including a national award from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for innovations in healthy behavior data collection. Her areas of expertise include analytics, reporting, data management, social determinants of health, experimental design, needs assessment, intervention design and measurement, and survey science. Dr. Bass has authored articles for peer-reviewed and trade journals, speaks at industry conferences, and is active in the data and technology industry in Nashville.