Dina Borzekowski

Dina Borzekowski is a Research Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health, and Director of the Global Health Initiative. Her work focuses on health communication, global health, and health education, with research conducted across 32 countries. She coordinates international collaborations in public health education, research, and service.

Education:

• M.S. in Communications, Computing and Technology in Education (1989) – Columbia University
• Ed.M. in Interactive Technology in Education (1990) – Harvard University
• Ed.D. in Human Development and Psychology (1994) – Harvard University

Research Interests:

• Media’s impact on children and adolescents
• Global health interventions via media
• Disease prevention strategies
• Cross-cultural health communication

Recent work highlights include studies on pandemic responses (e.g., Tanzania, Nigeria during COVID-19), educational media efficacy (e.g., Sesame Workshop programs in Bangladesh, India), and youth media consumption patterns. Her research often bridges digital media’s role in public health equity.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Global Health Initiative fostering transnational academic partnerships.