Shannon Forkus

Shannon Forkus, PhD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Management, Policy & Community Health department at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in San Antonio. Her work aligns with interdisciplinary public health research, focusing on community health systems, policy frameworks, and health equity initiatives.

While specific research details are not explicitly outlined in the provided text, her department’s emphasis on health promotion, policy analysis, and community engagement suggests alignment with broader public health challenges such as chronic disease management, health disparities in Hispanic populations, and program evaluation for health interventions.

• Academic affiliation with UTHealth Houston’s regional campus in San Antonio
• Departmental connections to health equity and behavioral sciences
• Part of a school recognized for research in global health and social determinants of health