Rachelle Chiang

Dr. Rachelle Chiang is a Per Course Instructor in the Graduate Public Health program at Gordon College's School of Science and Health, where she joined in 2022. With over two decades of experience in public health at national, state, and community levels, she contributes significant expertise in health policy, chronic disease prevention, and program evaluation.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology & Spanish, Ohio Wesleyan University
• M.P.H. in International Health Promotion, George Washington University
• Dr.P.H. in Executive Health Leadership/Health Policy & Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Her research and professional interests center on public health systems, social determinants of health, school health initiatives, and substance abuse and mental health policy. Her career began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica, shaping her community-focused approach. She has held leadership roles at the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, the National Association of State Boards of Education, Prevent Cancer Foundation, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and has also taught at the University of Texas-Austin.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her work reflects a strong applied focus in public health policy and evaluation, particularly in school and community settings.

Professional Affiliations and Experience:

• Director, National School Health Initiative, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
• Instructor, University of Texas-Austin
• Positions, Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
• National Association of State Boards of Education
• Prevent Cancer Foundation
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Dr. Chiang has not been noted to supervise graduate students in the provided information, nor are any grants or awards mentioned. She does not appear to lead a formal research lab or team at Gordon College, but her collaborative experience across multiple national health organizations underscores her network and influence in public health practice.