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Lorelei Dickey Cropley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She serves as clinical associate faculty in the undergraduate public health program, where she teaches and mentors students, particularly those pursuing global health experiences.
Education:
- DrPH, International Health, Tulane University
- MPH, Community Health, Tulane University
- BSN, Nursing, Southeastern Louisiana University
Her research focuses on global public health education and program development, particularly in the areas of malaria control, maternal and child health, water and sanitation, and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). She emphasizes best practices in short-term medical brigades and undergraduate training in public health. Her work has been supported by collaborations with international agencies including CARE International, UNICEF, and various Ministries of Health.
Dr. Cropley has presented at numerous domestic and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of public health practice and education.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine
She is actively involved in advising undergraduate students and integrating global health experiences into public health education. Her teaching includes SPHU 1010: Introduction to Public Health. While no formal grants are listed in the text, her extensive program development work suggests a strong background in public health implementation and education leadership.
Dr. Cropley contributes to the academic and practical training mission of Tulane’s public health programs, particularly through her mentorship and curriculum development in undergraduate global health education.
