Amanpreet Kaur

Amanpreet Kaur is a lecturer at Rutgers University and the inaugural Health Literacy Librarian at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she supports interdisciplinary collaborations and health literacy initiatives. She also serves as a Master of Public Health student at the Perelman School of Medicine (2023 enrollment).

Education highlights:

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Rutgers University
• Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Education & Studies with a minor in Engineering Studies from Iowa State University
• Certificate in Grant Writing from County College of Morris

Research and professional focus: Amanpreet specializes in health literacy, community outreach, and interprofessional networking. Her work includes coordinating Weekly Themed Wellness Walks, advising student-led initiatives like EduCare, and organizing data curation and literacy programs.

Scientific recognition:

• SLA Philadelphia Chapter awards for community outreach
• HSLANJ honor for health sciences librarianship
• Iowa State University's career achievement recognition

Grants and leadership roles: She has received professional development funding from SLA and MLA, and served on boards including the Penn Professional Staff Assembly, Pennsylvania Public Health Association, and Public Health Young Leaders Association.