Alicia A. Dahl

Alicia A. Dahl serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's College of Health & Human Services, where she conducts interdisciplinary public health research focused on health behavior interventions during critical life transitions.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior from the University of South Carolina (2018)
• M.S. in Health Promotion from the University of Delaware (2013)
• B.S. in Global Health and Communications from Juniata College (2011)

Dr. Dahl's research integrates health behavior change strategies with technology-based interventions to address disparities in women's health, maternal and child health, mental health promotion, and nutrition. Her work specifically targets transitional phases including pregnancy, postpartum periods, and college enrollment, utilizing approaches like motivational interviewing, health coaching, and digital platforms to develop culturally responsive interventions for underserved populations.

Analysis of her 2023 publications reveals a strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies and psychometric validation within maternal mental health contexts, alongside pioneering research on mental health in sexual and gender minoritized communities. These works consistently address health disparities through the lens of social determinants during crisis periods like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her distinguished awards portfolio features:

• Delta Omega Faculty Inductee (2023)
• Phi Kappa Phi Membership (2022)
• CHHS Education Innovation Fellowship (2021-2022)
• Faculty Excellence Award in Online Teaching (2019)
• Society of Behavioral Medicine Excellence in Research Award (2017)

Dr. Dahl provides robust research mentorship through structured student advising in maternal wellbeing and health disparities, while securing competitive external funding including NCAA grants for student-athlete mental health initiatives, Atrium Health partnerships for maternal health research, and Texas A&M funding for the Campus Health Lifestyles, Outcomes, & Experiences (CHLOE) Study examining college student health.

She co-leads the Maternal Child Health Workgroup at UNC Charlotte, directing lab activities that investigate social determinants of health among Black and African American women during the pandemic and campus food environment impacts on family nutrition.