Michael Ritter

Michael Ritter serves as an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Gordon College within the School of Science, Technology and Health, joining the institution in 2022. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Environmental Health from Tufts University, an M.P.H. in Global Community Health and Development from Emory University, and a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Grove City College.

His educational background:

• B.S. Molecular Biology, Grove City College
• M.P.H. Global Community Health and Development, Emory University
• Ph.D. Environmental Health, Tufts University

Dr. Ritter's research centers on evidence-based public health strategies in resource-limited settings, with emphasis on water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH) program efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. He uniquely integrates Christian theological perspectives into global health frameworks, examining how faith-based initiatives influence health behavior adoption and program impact in communities like rural Haiti.

His field experience includes co-founding and scaling a Haitian social enterprise providing safe water access through multi-sectoral partnerships with governmental, non-governmental, and faith-based organizations before transitioning leadership to local staff.