Hong-Lun Tiunn is a Doctoral Candidate at The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health. His research focuses on health workforce equity, particularly the interstate mobility of nursing professionals and systemic health inequalities. As a Research Specialist at the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity, he conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses, policy research, and data visualization to inform workforce policy solutions.
Tiunn's expertise spans health policy, workforce mobility, and occupational health. He has contributed to policy development through his tenure as Vice Chief of Staff for Policy and Bill Development in the Taiwanese Parliament, where he played a key role in shaping health and environmental legislation. His international experience includes consulting for the National Taiwan University Hospital Union and serving as a board member of AcademyHealth.
His research accomplishments include publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as Medicaid billing for community health workers and the impact of workforce shortages on patient safety. He has presented at major conferences, including AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting.
Tiunn holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Rochester and a Master of Science in Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene from National Taiwan University. He is also a Certified Occupational Hygienist. His contributions extend beyond academia, with advisory roles in health workforce advocacy and policy translation, demonstrating his commitment to bridging research and practice for equitable health system improvements.