Project ECHO Team Spotlight: Abbey Fisher

Project ECHO Spotlight interviews feature advocates, participants or team members discussing their experiences with ECHO. Read more ECHO Spotlights.

Abbey Fisher, MPA
Research Project Manager

Background

Fisher primarily oversees the SAMHSA-funded Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) ECHO project. She also serves as facilitator and clinic coordinator for the PCORI and AHRQ COVID-19 in Skilled Nursing Facilities project. In addition to her role with ECHO, she is a Research Specialist for Dr. Jen Kraschnewski, director of Penn State Project ECHO and professor and vice chair for research for the Department of Medicine. She provides operational support for Research faculty advisory groups and departmental staff in the College of Medicine.

Thoughts on Project ECHO

“The ECHO model, and especially working with our incredible MOUD hub, is truly inspiring. You can see the immediate impact our case discussions have on patients, and the lectures and cases have in improving practitioners’ education and efficacy. Additionally, our Penn State ECHO Team is the most hard-working, collaborative and supportive group I have ever been a part of in my career.”

Comments

• “Abbey, Thank you and your team for all the work you put into this project, it’s been a great help.” – ECHO Participant
• “I have never worked with another person who requires so little direction and produces such excellent work. Your ability to dig and discover is something our team lacks and I am so grateful to you for filling that gap. Despite many hurdles you have faced in the past year, you show up with an excellent attitude, work ethic, and a smile on your face.” – ECHO Team Member
• “Abbey, I am grateful for your camaraderie, your helpful nature, your dedication, and your fun-loving side.” – ECHO Team Member

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