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Dr. Jeffrey Hallam is a Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Senior Associate Dean for Research, Practice, and Global Affairs at Kent State University’s College of Public Health. He directs the Healthy Communities Research Institute (HCRI) and holds degrees from The Ohio State University (BS 1988, MA 1991, PhD 1995). His research focuses on theory-based interventions for health behavior change, grief recovery methodologies, and community health promotion. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and millions in grants from NIH and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, he has held leadership roles at multiple institutions.
- Education: PhD in Health Promotion & Education from Ohio State University
- Key Roles: Past President of the American Academy of Health Behavior
Dr. Hallam’s work spans global health initiatives, including a 2022 Visiting Scholar role in Brazil. His research emphasizes environmental and social supports for health behaviors, with recent focus on multimorbidity in diabetes patients and ecological grief in communities. Awards include Fellowship in the Royal Society of Public Health and certifications as a Certified Public Health Professional and Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist.
- Grants: Over $5 million from NIH, RWJF, and other agencies
- HCRI Leadership: Directs research on community health programs and policy
His advising and mentorship have supported numerous public health professionals, while his global collaborations address health disparities in underserved regions. HCRI’s work integrates community-based participatory research to improve health outcomes.
