Liza Rovniak

Dr. Liza Rovniak is an Associate Professor at Penn State University's College of Medicine, with dual appointments in the Department of Medicine and Department of Public Health Sciences. Her work focuses on creating sustainable environments for health behavior change across diverse settings like workplaces, healthcare facilities, and neighborhoods.

• MPH - San Diego State University (2008)
• PhD - Virginia Tech (2003)
• BA - McGill University (1996)

Research spans physical activity promotion, healthy eating interventions, and policy development using ecological frameworks. Key projects include:

• NIH-funded clinical trials
• PCORI-supported population health studies
• WalkLink email-based walking program
• SilverSneakers osteoarthritis intervention

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being, with significant collaborations in transport policy and community health.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Excellence in Research Award (2014)
• Scholarship in Education Award (2015)