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Kendra LeSar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University. She holds a DrPH and MPH from Tulane and a BS from the University of California, San Diego. Her work bridges public health research, education, and practice with a strong commitment to equity and community engagement.
Her educational background includes:
- DrPH, Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Tulane University
- MPH, Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Tulane University
- BS, University of California, San Diego
Dr. LeSar's research focuses on critical areas in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, and emerging infectious diseases. She emphasizes community-driven interventions and integrates equity-focused approaches into both research and teaching. Her expertise extends to program design, monitoring, and evaluation, reflecting her prior experience managing statewide public health programs at the Louisiana Department of Health.
Although specific publications are not listed in the provided text, her research profile is accessible via her NCBI page, indicating active scholarly contributions in public health sciences.
She is deeply committed to innovative teaching methodologies and student mentorship, shaping the next generation of public health professionals through experiential and equity-centered education.
Dr. LeSar has professional experience in public health practice, having worked with the Louisiana Department of Health, where she managed and evaluated large-scale public health initiatives. No formal grants or awards are mentioned in the provided content.
She is affiliated with the Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences (SBPS) department, contributing to its academic and research missions, including teaching in relevant degree programs and supporting student development through advising and curriculum design.
