Caite Wolak

Caite Wolak is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and serves as the Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Temple University's College of Public Health. She has led the public health major, the 4+1 accelerated BSPH to MPH program, and public health and nutrition minors since 2016, playing a central role in curriculum development and student mentorship.

Education:

• MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Temple University
• BS in Public Health, Temple University

Her work emphasizes experiential learning and workforce readiness in public health. She previously served as fieldwork coordinator for both undergraduate and MPH programs, where she built partnerships with public health organizations and facilitated student placements. Her teaching focuses on community-based health program planning, cultural determinants of health, and undergraduate internships.

Her research interests include social and behavioral aspects of public health, health equity, ethnicity and health, and undergraduate public health education. Though no publications are listed, her academic contributions are primarily in program leadership and instructional design within public health education.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards listed.

Caite Wolak actively mentors students through academic advising and internship coordination, contributing significantly to student development and professional placement. She has not received any named grants in the provided text, but her role in managing fieldwork and academic programs suggests strong administrative and educational grant-relevant experience. She is deeply involved in shaping the next generation of public health professionals through curriculum innovation and community partnerships.

She is not associated with any specific research lab or team in the provided information, but her leadership in the undergraduate program and fieldwork coordination places her at the center of student academic and professional development within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.