Allison Myers

Dr. Allison Myers is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She serves as co-founder and executive director of Counter Tools, a nonprofit focused on advancing place-based public health through policy, systems, and environmental approaches. Her work emphasizes health equity and innovation, bridging academic research with practical implementation.

Education:

• PhD in Health Behavior, UNC Chapel Hill (2016)
• MPH in Health Behavior, UNC Chapel Hill (2005)
• BS in Environmental Resource Management/Sociology, Pennsylvania State University (1999)

Research Focus: Dr. Myers prioritizes research that disseminates evidence-based strategies for health promotion, particularly in underserved communities. She advocates for systems-level interventions and mentors students in translating research into actionable practice.

Labs/Teams: Leads Counter Tools, collaborating with stakeholders on community-driven health initiatives. Engages in global health equity projects through Gillings School partnerships.