Holley Wilkin

Holley Wilkin is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Georgia State University (College of Arts and Sciences). Her research focuses on applied health communication, particularly examining how ecological factors—individual, community, media, and societal levels—shape health outcomes in urban communities. She utilizes community-engaged research methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Ph.D., University of Southern California
• M.A., University of Southern California
• M.A., University of Cincinnati
• B.A., University of Dayton

Her research explores:

• Health communication in urban contexts
• Community storytelling networks and health literacy
• Systemic barriers to healthcare access
• Impact of media (news, entertainment, social) on health behaviors
• Message framing efficacy for health interventions
• Built environment influences on health outcomes

Recent work investigates how multi-use trails and parks in low-income neighborhoods affect health behaviors, access to resources, and community storytelling. Her publications span journals like Journal of Communication, Health Communication, and Journal of Health Communication, reflecting themes in health disparities, media ecology, and policy analysis.

Scientific recognition includes the K. Everett M. Rogers Award (2018) from the American Public Health Association. She is affiliated with Georgia State University's Partnership for Urban Health Research.