Alison Miller

Alison Miller is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on child development, particularly how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), poverty, and social determinants impact health outcomes. She develops trauma-informed interventions targeting families and schools to reduce health inequities, with a focus on mental health, nutrition, and physical activity. Collaborations include pediatricians, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Key areas: ACEs mitigation, infant mental health, family stress, and public health policy
• Developed frameworks like TIPPS (Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools)
• Leads the Zero to Thrive Translational Network

Her work integrates developmental science with community partnerships to create scalable solutions. Recent projects include studies on pandemic impacts on family dynamics and firearm safety interventions (SAFE ARMS).