Lindsey Yates

Lindsey Yates, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her research focuses on health equity, systemic racism, and maternal and child health disparities, particularly impacting Black communities. She holds academic leadership roles in implementation science and antiracism health outcomes.

Education:

• PhD in Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2021)
• MPH in Behavioral and Community Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center (2013)
• BA in Psychology and Communication Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2009)

Research emphasizes racialized systemic oppression’s impact on health outcomes, with projects addressing Medicaid, family planning, and maternal health services. She serves as an Implementation Coach for national MCH initiatives and on the Board of the Black American History Organization.

Key Awards:

• 2019-2020 Dissertation Completion Fellowship, UNC-Chapel Hill

Her work spans teaching (e.g., US Healthcare System, Antiracism) and service roles including grant review for NHLBI and AcademyHealth. She actively engages in community implementation projects to reduce racial disparities in maternal and child health.