Kathleen Young

Dr. Kathleen Young is a Professor at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in the Department of Health Sciences with over 35 years of academic experience, including 21 years at CSUN. Her research focuses on women's health, primary prevention strategies, cultural competence in healthcare, and health policy assessment.

• Education:
• MPH (Health Policy/Management, Distinction), California State University, Fullerton (2010)
• PhD, University of New Mexico (2002)
• MS, San Francisco State University (1995)
• BS, Central Michigan University (1986)

Dr. Young's work emphasizes healthcare services and policy assessment, with a particular interest in international public health. She has conducted research and taught at Zhejiang University's School of Medicine (2015) and actively promotes cultural competence in healthcare practices.

Scientific Awards

• CSUN Research Infrastructure Minority Institute Tiered Mentor Scholar Program (2012)
• Fulbright Scholar's Program, Council for International Exchange of Scholars (2015)

Dr. Young serves as an elected Board member of the Fulbright Chapter Los Angeles and multiple breast cancer screening organizations. She has held leadership roles in CSUN's Faculty Senate (2012–2022) and participates in ACT Now, a university community engagement initiative.