Christine L. Simon

Christine L. Simon is an Associate Research Scientist in Public Health at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), affiliated with the Social and Behavioral Sciences department and the Center for Methods in Implementation and Prevention Science (CMIPS). She holds a ScM and ScD from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on social and behavioral determinants of health, with emphases on parenting, community engagement, and health equity for high-risk populations including those living with HIV and injustice-impacted groups. Dr. Simon employs mixed-methods approaches to understand pathways influencing health outcomes in marginalized communities.

Key contributions include co-authoring peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter on Black Mental Health, as well as presenting at global forums like the Danish and European Parliaments. She collaborates on projects such as the R3 EDI Hub, which supports Ending the HIV Epidemic initiatives through implementation science. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to strengthen community partnerships and public health interventions.

• Education: ScD and ScM in Public Health from Harvard University
• Grants: Participated in grants funded to support community organizations in Ending the HIV Epidemic (ETHE)
• Labs/Teams: Member of CMIPS, contributing to methodological advancements in implementation science