Michele Griswold

Michele Griswold, PhD, MPH, RN, IBCLC, is an Assistant Professor at the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing within UMass Chan Medical School. Her work focuses on maternal and child health equity, particularly in breastfeeding practices among marginalized populations. She holds academic affiliations with both the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and UMass Chan Medical School.

Dr. Griswold’s education includes a BSN from Salve Regina University (Newport, RI), an MPH from Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, CT), and a PhD in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, MA).

Her research explores intersections of breastfeeding, public health, and social determinants of health. Key themes include the impact of racism and socioeconomic status on breastfeeding outcomes among Black women, infant feeding experiences among HIV-positive mothers, and advocacy for health equity. Her publications emphasize qualitative methods and policy implications.

Dr. Griswold collaborates with researchers like Jesica Pagano-Therrien and Sybil Crawford, focusing on topics such as racial disparities and infectious disease management. She is part of a network addressing maternal health equity and global lactation care.

No formal advising or grant details are listed in the provided text. Her professional activities include editorial contributions and interviews with global health leaders.