Kristefer Stojanovski

Kristefer Stojanovski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. He also serves as Research Director for the Partners for Advancing Health Equity Learning Collaborative, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Education:

• PhD in Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan
• MPH in Epidemiology, University of Michigan
• MPH in Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan
• BS in Anthropology-Zoology, University of Michigan

Dr. Stojanovski is an interdisciplinary global health and population health scientist whose research focuses on the structural determinants of health among LGBTQ+ and diverse ethnic populations worldwide. His work integrates theories such as Complex Systems Theory and intersectionality with methodologies including mixed-methods, multi-level modeling, community-based participatory research, policy analysis, and artificial intelligence. A central theme of his research is evidence synthesis, where he employs systematic reviews and AI-driven systems mapping to uncover interconnections and feedback loops that perpetuate health inequities.

His research spans North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Rwanda, Kenya, and the United States, aiming to support community-based organizations in applying scientific evidence to programming and advocacy. While specific article titles are not listed in the text, his publication record can be accessed via his NCBI profile, reflecting a strong focus on health equity, policy, and systems science.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Fulbright Award (2013–2014)
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar (2016–2021)
• National Institute of Minority Health & Health Disparities Global Alliance for Training in Health Equity Fellow (2020–2021)

Dr. Stojanovski leads the Partners for Advancing Health Equity Learning Collaborative, a significant research initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This role involves coordinating research efforts, mentoring emerging scholars, and translating findings into actionable strategies for health equity. There is no mention of external grants beyond this collaborative, but his fellowship support indicates prior competitive funding. He teaches SPHL 8200: Public Health & Social Policy and is involved in doctoral education within his department.

He is actively engaged in building interdisciplinary research teams focused on global health equity, particularly through systems science and evidence synthesis. His leadership in the Partners for Advancing Health Equity underscores a commitment to collaborative, community-engaged science aimed at structural change.