MBA

For the past 26 years, Marlene McNeese has played a leadership role in redefining public health and community-based support systems that address HIV prevention, chemical dependency, mental health, communicable disease, and post-incarceration syndrome. In 2004, Ms. McNeese began her tenure with the Houston Health Department where she currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Director overseeing the Bureau of HIV/STI and Viral Hepatitis Prevention. Ms. McNeese is currently nearing completion of her master’s degree in business administration from Texas Woman’s University, but her proudest accomplishment to date is the 30 years of recovery from substance use disorder and her mentorship of others to achieve the same.

Ms. McNeese is a passionate and dedicated advocate and champion of HIV prevention, and the trajectory of her career reflects her sense of commitment. She has extensive leadership experience with local and national advisory councils and boards, having served as past chair of the Houston Area Ryan White Planning Council, co-chair for the Houston HIV Prevention Community Planning Group, and past board chair for NASTAD.