معرفی
Florence J. Hoffert-Dallo, Ph.D., M.P.H., serves as Professor and Director of Public Health at Oakland University's School of Health Sciences. With 25+ years of expertise, she pioneered research on Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) health disparities, driving the 2024 U.S. Census designation that ended MENA's classification as "white" in federal data.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine & Community Health, University of Texas Medical Branch
- M.P.H. in Epidemiology, University of Michigan
- M.S. in Middle Eastern Studies, University of Michigan
- B.S. in Biology, University of Michigan
Specializing in MENA health equity, she employs U.S. Census ancestry data, national health studies, and community-driven primary research to expose chronic/infectious disease burdens previously masked by aggregated "white" statistics. Her work bridges epidemiological analysis, cultural health determinants, and policy advocacy to secure equitable resource allocation for MENA communities following the landmark 2024 Census reclassification.
Her recognition includes:
- Kellogg health disparities scholar
She has secured major funding from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, and Health Resources and Services Administration while serving on the Census National Advisory Committee to advance racial/ethnic data accuracy. Her community partnerships enable targeted health interventions addressing gaps in traditional public health surveillance systems.
