Jin Young Choi

Jin Young Choi is Professor of Sociology at Sam Houston State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research examines health disparities affecting immigrant and rural populations.

Education:

• PhD Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
• MPH Health Service Administration, University of Hawaii
• MS Health Education, Ewha Women's University
• BS Health Education, Ewha Women's University

Research focuses on healthcare access barriers, obesity disparities, and rural health challenges. Current projects investigate dietary transitions among Marshallese migrants and healthcare access in poultry processing communities.

Publications analyze social determinants of health across diverse populations. Recent work includes studies of digital transformation metrics and climate policy frameworks.

Awards:

• Southern Rural Sociological Association Research Excellence Award
• College-level research recognition

Teaches courses in research methods, health sociology, and statistics while maintaining community health partnerships.