Francoise Grossmann

Francoise Grossmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She holds an MPH from Tulane University and is a Registered Nurse trained at Hautes Écoles de La Santé, Lausanne, Switzerland. Her work bridges nursing, cultural anthropology, and public health, with a focus on global maternal and child health.

Her research centers on women's sexual and reproductive health, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, with additional experience in the USA and Europe. She has investigated cultural and behavioral determinants of HIV prevention and access to maternal care and family planning services. Her expertise extends to program monitoring and evaluation, and she actively contributes to capacity-building initiatives for health providers worldwide.

Dr. Grossmann teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in maternal and child health and monitoring & evaluation of health programs. She has been recognized for her teaching excellence, receiving awards in 2015 and 2021 from Tulane University. She currently serves as a consultant for LINKAGES in African francophone countries, supporting public health programs.

• MPH, Tulane University
• RN, Hautes Écoles de La Santé, Lausanne, Switzerland

Scientific Awards:

• Tulane University SPHTM Student Government Association Teaching Excellence Award (2015)
• Tulane University Undergraduate Public Health Outstanding Teaching Award (2021)

She has no listed advisees in the provided text but continues to mentor students through her teaching and public health practice. Her research is supported by practical engagement in international public health projects and training programs. She is actively involved in the Office of Public Health Practice and contributes to global health initiatives through research and training.