Anita Totten is an associate at the Milken Institute, Public Health, providing project and research support for the Center’s prevention and mental health strategic pillars of work. Before joining the Milken Institute, Totten served in various nonprofit management positions in the social and human services field, where she gained expertise in streamlining activities by building and leading plans in anti-poverty programs, disaster preparedness, federal nutrition programs, child abuse prevention, and workforce development. Totten is driven to advance healthier communities through grassroots and equitable change. She completed a Master of Public Health from the University of West Florida and has received a BS in health science from the University of West Florida.