Jeffrey A. Kelly

Jeffrey A. Kelly, PhD serves as Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, specializing in HIV/AIDS behavioral research and community health interventions for vulnerable populations since the mid-1980s.

• PhD, Clinical Psychology; University of Kentucky, Lexington
• MA, Clinical Psychology; University of Kentucky, Lexington
• BA, Psychology; Case Western Reserve University

His research centers on HIV prevention interventions across individual, group, and community levels, with deep focus on health disparities and stigma reduction among Black communities, transgender women, and men who have sex with men. Methodologically grounded in community-based participatory research, his work bridges scientific advances with practical service provider applications.

Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent emphasis on PrEP adoption barriers, medical mistrust in Black communities, and COVID-19 vaccine equity, predominantly through qualitative and community-engaged studies in Midwestern U.S. settings and international contexts like Russia.

Dr. Kelly leads initiatives including the '1000 Hometown Heroes' project mobilizing community influencers for pandemic response, demonstrating sustained commitment to translating research into real-world health equity solutions through collaborative team science.