Jeralyn Perkins

Jeralyn Perkins is a Lecturer in the Kinesiology and Health Science Department at Utah State University's Brigham City campus. She holds a Master of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, both from Utah State University. Her current role involves teaching courses like 'Drugs and Human Behavior' and 'Health Equity,' alongside mentoring students in a collaborative learning environment.

• Education: MS in Public Health (USU, 2015), BS in Community Health Education (USU, 2013)
• Certification: Certified Health Education Specialist (National Association for Health Education Credentializing, 2015)

Her professional interests focus on addressing public health challenges through risk and protective factor frameworks, with an emphasis on improving health outcomes for underserved populations. She is particularly passionate about enhancing youth social-emotional learning to prevent mental health issues, substance use, and risky sexual behaviors.

• Teaching History: Courses include HEP 3000, HEP 4800, HEP 5000, and HEP 5400 (2022–2024)
• Expertise Areas: Public health prevention, health equity, community health resource access, and obesity/disordered eating prevention