Courtney T. Austin, MS is a dedicated public health professional with experience in harm reduction and data management, with over 5 years of experience Courtney has been shown to be a dedicated worker striving to produce data to enhance data-based programs. He currently serves as the Harm Reduction Epidemiologist for the Harm Reduction Branch at the Kentucky Department for Public Health where he manages data for local health departments syringe service programs.

In his position as Harm Reduction Epidemiologist, he strategizes using local health departments and data collection services to implement the most effective campaign for treating individuals who use substances. With this information he strives to produce stories using the data provided to make sure that every piece of policy, program, and strategy implemented by the Harm Reduction Brach is backed by data and creates progress for local health departments to continue their positive work.