Brenikki Floyd

Brenikki Floyd, PhD, MPH, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Associate Dean for Community Engagement in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She plays a key leadership role in bridging academic research with community stakeholders to advance health equity.

Education:

• PhD, MPH – University of Kentucky
• MA – Morehead State University
• BA – Mississippi Valley State University

Dr. Floyd's research is centered on health communication strategies applied in community and health system settings to improve health outcomes among underserved populations. Her work particularly focuses on racial and sexual minorities, including adolescents, women, and LGBTQ+ communities. She utilizes community-based participatory research (CBPR), implementation science, and program evaluation to ensure interventions are culturally responsive and effectively disseminated.

Her expertise spans public health, health equity, minority health, and behavioral interventions, with a strong emphasis on participatory methods that empower communities. Through her role as Associate Dean, she leads initiatives that strengthen community-academic partnerships and promote inclusive public health practices.

Dr. Floyd has not listed any scientific awards in the provided text.

She mentors students and leads community-engaged research projects, though specific advisees are not named. Her work is supported by community partnerships and institutional initiatives focused on equity and inclusion, though specific grants are not mentioned.

She is actively involved in the School of Public Health’s community engagement infrastructure, likely overseeing teams, programs, and collaborative networks that connect UIC with local and national communities to address pressing public health challenges.