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Karen Elliott, Ph.D., MS, CHES, is a Senior Lecturer and Public Health Undergraduate Internship Coordinator at Oregon State University's College of Public Health and Human Sciences. She holds a doctoral degree from the same institution (2006) and has over two decades of experience in public health education and community outreach. Her career includes roles such as Assistant Professor at Central Washington University and part-time contributing faculty at Walden University's Health Studies program.
Key research interests focus on experiential learning methods like internships, practicums, and service learning. She emphasizes connecting students' academic work to real-world public health challenges, particularly in health promotion and policy. Her professional journey spans roles in community health programs (e.g., Children’s Health Insurance Program, Women’s Opportunity Resource Development) and volunteer coordination (America Reads).
Dr. Elliott is passionate about mentoring students through internships, aiming to empower them in career development and graduate school preparation. She collaborates with institutions globally and locally in Oregon, fostering opportunities for students to apply public health principles in diverse settings.
Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Public Health (Oregon State, 2006), an MS, and CHES certification. Beyond academia, she enjoys outdoor activities like gardening and hiking, reflecting her emphasis on holistic health.
