Keyonna M. King

Keyonna M. King, DrPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health. She serves as a Didactic Instructor in Community Outreach and Needs Assessment and is actively engaged in research and community partnerships to address health disparities.

Education:

• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Loma Linda University, 2014
• Master of Arts in Psychology (Clinical Emphasis), Pepperdine University, 2006
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Creighton University, 2004

Her research focuses on community-based participatory research (CBPR), aiming to develop culturally tailored interventions for underserved populations. She emphasizes health equity, behavioral change, and evidence-based strategies to close health disparities gaps. Her work often involves community partnerships and pragmatic, real-world applications in public health.

Her recent publications highlight trends in health disparities, physical activity differences across racial and socioeconomic lines, youth sexual health interventions, and strategies for strengthening community-academic research collaborations. These works span journals such as AJPH, J Racial Ethn Health Disparities, and Public Health Reports, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary and applied public health focus.

Professional Affiliations:

• National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Omaha Chapter (Member)
• North Omaha Community Care Council (Executive Committee Member)
• Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN) (Member)
• National Honor Society for Psychology (Psi Chi) (Member)

Dr. King has contributed to workforce development in public health and has led initiatives to build research infrastructure through community partnerships. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Her work is supported through collaborative grants and community-driven projects, though specific grant details are not mentioned. She is involved in mentoring and training through didactic instruction and community outreach programs.

She is affiliated with community organizations and research councils that focus on neighborhood health improvement and equitable access to care. Her leadership on the Executive Committee of the North Omaha Community Care Council underscores her commitment to local public health governance and action.