Katherine Mommaerts

Katherine Mommaerts is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Northern Arizona University. Her research focuses on mental health equity, cultural competence in healthcare, and policy analysis for marginalized populations. She actively publishes in interdisciplinary journals, addressing topics like adolescent anxiety, incarceration health, and Medicaid dental claims.

Research Interests:

• Adolescent mental health and self-esteem
• Health policy for Medicaid and rural populations
• Substance use prevention in educational settings
• Oral health disparities
• Gerontological social work in prisons

Collaborations include partnerships with health professionals, educators, and policy analysts across diverse institutions.