Elizabeth M Felter

Elizabeth M Felter is an Assistant Professor and Director of the MPH Program at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and Human Genetics departments. Her teaching focuses on applied health communication through courses like PUBHLT 2034 Public Health Communications, BCHS 2504 Health Communications, BCHS 2572 Risk Communication, and BCHS 2516 Video for Health Promotion.

• 1997: BA in English, The College of Wooster
• 2001: MA in Health Promotion and Behavior, University of Georgia
• 2009: DrPH, University of Pittsburgh

Her research centers on health education/communication and public health workforce development, emphasizing evaluation frameworks and combating vaccine-related mis- and disinformation. She serves as evaluator and trainer for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center and mentors students through thesis/dissertation committees.

• Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Inaugural class

Dr. Felter contributes to university governance via departmental/school-level committees and represents Behavioral and Community Health Sciences on the EPCC. Her work bridges academic rigor with community engagement across public health disciplines.