Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health, specializing in epidemiology and translational science. Her research focuses on school- and community-based interventions to increase physical activity, improve youth health outcomes, and reduce health disparities through participatory action research. She investigates systemic approaches to enhance physical education quality and access, particularly in underserved communities.

Education includes:

• PhD in Epidemiology and Translational Science from University of California, San Francisco
• MPH in Public Health Nutrition from University of California, Berkeley
• BA in American Civilization and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies from Brown University

Her research examines school policies, fitness surveillance, and nutrition programs using mixed methods. Key themes include critiquing BMI-focused metrics, advocating for universal free meals, and leveraging community partnerships. Recent work analyzes pandemic-era food access, physical education policy compliance, and arts-based health literacy programs.

Publications emphasize physical activity interventions, nutritional equity, and policy evaluation across diverse school settings, with consistent attention to socioeconomic disparities and implementation science.