Public Biography
JaMor M. Hairston, MSHI, MS, is a data strategist based in Atlanta, GA. He is a triple alumnus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), holding degrees across disciplines like Biology, Biotechnology, IT, and Informatics. Earned certifications like PMP and CPHIMS complement his formal education. JaMor is a perpetual learner pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics at Emory University; his research revolves around data science, natural language processing, LLMs, and informatics in healthcare. Mr. Hairston’s professional experience includes experience in large healthcare enterprises, local health systems, national agencies, and more. With a decade-plus in health IT, he's a data sleuth with experience leading teams for digital health tech innovation, AI product development, and management consulting. His journey also led to the founding of J. Hairston Advisory, a consultancy aiming to continue his work nationally and internationally as an independent contractor. He serves as a senior AI advisor for emerging companies.
Affiliations
Student
Working Group
Student Representative to the Board 2024-2025
AMIA's Student Working Group provides a forum in which informatics students can share their educational experiences and viewpoints, as well as information about career and educational opportunities.
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Education
Working Group
Student Representative- Graduate 2024-2025
Members of the Education Working Group advance the teaching of informatics as a discipline and promote clinical transformation through the integration of health information technology into the curriculum of health professionals. The Education Working Group is engaged in research efforts aimed at understanding the present climate and improving informatics education.
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Nominating Committee
Member
The Nominating Committee’s primary function is to ensure the effective and appropriate involvement of AMIA members in the organization through the annual election process.
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