Texas AHEC East Program Office Team

Program Office Team

Keiser, Philip, MD
Professor, Associate Dean for Public Health Practice
Dr. Keiser is the local health authority for Galveston County, a rural area in which the Program Office is located. Dr. Keiser's primary interest is in the care and treatment of HIV and its related infections. He has been actively treating HIV infected individuals for over 20 years. He is the Chairman of the Texas AIDS Drug Assistance Program Advisory Board in the Principal Investigator for the Texas Oklahoma AIDS Education Center. Dr. Keiser has been actively involved in HIV clinical research and has been an investigator in over 50 clinical trials. Since 2006, Dr. Keiser has been involved in the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and has been involved in HIV clinical care, teaching and research in Kenya. He has an active clinical research program that is centered on the outcomes of patients treated with anti-retroviral medications in Central Kenya
Tomiko Fisher, MBA
Director, Texas AHEC East & Center for Global & Community Health
Tomiko Fisher developed an early passion for health disparities and education while serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a Master of Business Administration. Tomiko’s professional background includes community-based/nonprofit organizations, workforce development programs, educational institutions, healthcare, and global health. She has been with the University of Texas System since 2014. During November of 2020, Tomiko joined The University of Texas Medical Branch and directs the Texas AHEC East Program Office, the AIDS Education and Training Program, and the Center for Global and Community Health. She deems this opportunity as a “marriage” of her love for science and business acumen. Tomiko has been with the Texas Rural Health Association Board of Directors since 2023. Compassion, curiosity, and courage are words that describe Tomiko’s approach to assisting medically underserved, marginalized, and rural communities throughout East Texas. She is responsible for personnel, programmatic, operational, and financial management to help ensure the delivery of competent, customer-focused, and efficient services for stakeholders. Tomiko uses her extensive grants and project management experience, along with her servant leadership style, to guide the administrative and operational needs for UTMB’s programs and collaborative partnerships. She enjoys Texas’ sunshine and its diverse culture.
Faeeza Faruq, MPH
Program Manager, Texas AHEC East
Faeeza joined Texas AHEC East in April of 2022 as a program manager. She holds an MPH in Epidemiology with a focus on global health. She is particularly interested in health equity, capacity building, and community engagement. Faeeza comes to AHEC with over 7 years of experience in the nonprofit healthcare sector with extensive knowledge in strategic planning, database management, continuing education, and global health partnerships. Faeeza hopes to integrate her diverse skills and experiences to create an even more robust and sustainable AHEC program. When not at work, you can find her enjoying life on the beach just blocks away from the Texas AHEC East program office.
Thelma Taylor, MHRM, MHSS, BS, CSM
Program Manager, Texas AHEC East & South Central Aids Education & Training Center
Thelma joined the team in April of 2022 as the program manager for Texas AETC South Central and AHEC East. She currently has an M.S in Human and Social Services and Human Resource Management and is expanding her education with a Ph.D. in computer science. Thelma comes to us with over 9 years of human diversity and social work experience. Thelma enjoys advocating for human rights, alleviating health disparities, and bringing forth health awareness with a special interest in diabetes. She has experience in the foster care system crisis, community collaboration, special projects, implementing new policies, data management, and building faith-based relationships in the community. She plans to bring her proficiency and knowledge to the AETC/AHEC programs.
Brianna Daum, MPH

Research Fellow
Brianna joined the team in November 2023 as a Research Fellow for Texas AHEC East. She holds an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Brianna will use her experience and background in public health and health communication to develop programs and educational resources that enhance healthcare education and workforce development. She is excited to collaborate in the AHEC program to provide actional recommendations for improvement tailored to the community’s needs.
Bradley Brock
Coordinator II
Bradley joined the Center for Global & Community Health in November 2015 with a background in education, information technology, and private practice medical administration. His experiences allow him to function in a capacity that will be able to handle a wide variety of projects and tasks. With a strong interest in community outreach and support, volunteering, and a positive attitude he hopes to make a positive impact in the AHEC department at UTMB.

Program Office Team

Program Office Team

Keiser, Philip, MD

Tomiko Fisher, MBA

Faeeza Faruq, MPH

Thelma Taylor, MHRM, MHSS, BS, CSM

Brianna Daum, MPH

Bradley Brock

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