Theresa Hughes is a Program Coordinator at Rutgers Project ECHO, where she has been a key contributor since October 2020. 

Theresa’s primary areas of interest include Substance Use & Addiction, Harm Reduction Strategies, and Advancing Health Equity. 

Bringing over 30 years of experience in the medical and corporate sectors—including executive support, financial management, and high-level project coordination—Theresa focuses on the successful operational planning and execution of complex, grant-funded ECHO series. She leverages this extensive background to oversee all program logistics, from coordinating expert Hub teams and managing content delivery to meeting all essential programmatic requirements. 

“I joined Project ECHO because it is a fascinating concept—a high-impact model for democratizing specialized medical knowledge. My favorite part is seeing how we connect experts with community providers, empowering them to confidently solve real-world patient issues and drive system-wide improvements.” 

“Don’t be upset by the results you didn’t get with the work you didn’t do.” – Inky Johnson