Amy Carr

Amy Carr serves as an Instructor in the Human Studies department within the School of Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), while also holding an Associate Scientist appointment at the UAB Center for Study of Community Health in the School of Public Health. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Community Health and Human Services (CHHS) and directs field experiences for students across multiple degree levels.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Sciences in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Mississippi (1995)

Carr specializes in health behavior interventions with research spanning cardiovascular disease prevention, worksite wellness programs, and chronic disease management. Her work integrates practical community applications through partnerships with governmental agencies like the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and non-profit organizations. She emphasizes evidence-based approaches to nutrition, physical activity, and stress management in both clinical and community settings.

Her professional service includes advocacy for community engagement initiatives such as Meals on Wheels and educational mentoring programs. At UAB, she serves on the CHHS advisory board and regularly presents on health topics including exercise science, weight management strategies, and health education planning to diverse audiences across medical, corporate, and academic sectors.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Certified Health Education Specialist credential from the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing (2017-2022)

In academic mentorship, Carr directs internships for CHHS undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing servant leadership development. Her grant-writing experience includes proposals for public health initiatives developed through collaborations with governmental health agencies, non-profit organizations, and medical institutions. While not explicitly affiliated with specific laboratories, her work is operationally connected to UAB's community health infrastructure through the Center for Study of Community Health.