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Dr. Allison E. Myers is a Professor and Associate Dean for Extension and Engagement at Oregon State University's College of Health, where she leads the Family and Community Health Program and directs the Center for Health Innovation. She holds adjunct roles in Health Management and Policy and champions initiatives like the AgriStress Helpline for rural communities. Myers earned her PhD and MPH in Health Behavior from UNC Chapel Hill and a BS from Penn State, complemented by Peace Corps service in Gabon.
Her research integrates health promotion, behavioral health, and policy advocacy, with emphases on:
- Community Engagement: Designing multilevel interventions for rural mental health and substance use prevention.
- Health Equity: Addressing disparities in tobacco access, maternal health, and language services.
- Systems Innovation: Bridging public health, healthcare, and policy via extension programs like Coast to Forest.
Myers' recent publications (2020–2025) reveal a focus on policy implementation, rural resilience, and equity-driven interventions. Trends include community-based participatory research, digital storytelling for advocacy, and data-driven tobacco control. Earlier work emphasized retail environment analysis and military health.
Awards & Honors:
- Emerging Leader Award, Oregon Public Health Association (2020)
Advising & Grants: Myers mentors graduate students in public health and health policy, securing ~$6M in grants for projects like SNAP-Ed nutrition programs and crisis line infrastructure. She oversees workforce development, including community health worker training.
Leadership: She directs the Center for Health Innovation, coordinating partnerships with state agencies (e.g., Oregon Health Authority) and national organizations (AARP). Her team advances mental health outreach, food security, and disaster preparedness in Oregon.
