Karl Umble

Karl Umble, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health. He has held leadership roles in public health education and workforce development programs, including directing the BSPH Program (2014-2019) and teaching courses in program evaluation, leadership development, and teaching methodologies.

• Education: BS in Biology/Chemistry (Juniata College, 1982), MPH in Health Behavior (UAB, 1987), PhD in Adult Education (UGA, 1998)
• Key Affiliations: North Carolina Institute for Public Health, National MCH Workforce Development Center

His research focuses on leadership development in public health systems, program evaluation methodologies, and continuing professional education strategies. He has conducted evaluations for major CDC programs and international health initiatives in Vietnam and the Philippines. Umble emphasizes practical applications of evaluation findings to strengthen health management practices.

Recent work includes leadership training programs like the National Public Health Leadership Institute and the Caribbean Health Leadership Institute. His teaching spans undergraduate capstone projects, doctoral seminars, and executive leadership training modules.

• Awards: Tanner Teaching Award (2015), Balderson Leadership Award (2007), Provost Service Award (2004)
• Grants/Projects: CDC Sustainable Management Development Program evaluations, Management Academy for Public Health impact studies

Led development of the BSPH capstone curriculum and currently oversees evaluation activities at the National MCH Workforce Development Center. Active in global health leadership initiatives through Gillings' international partnerships.