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Dr. Mary Davis is an Associate Professor in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning and Senior Associate Vice Provost for Education at Tufts University. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Florida and an associate’s degree in nursing from Bunker Hill Community College. Her research focuses on labor economics, public health, and nursing, examining topics such as gig economy worker health, occupational risks for fishermen, and nurse labor markets. She has held research appointments at Harvard School of Public Health, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Boston University. Her 2024 book Jobs, Health, and the Meaning of Work explores the intersection of work and well-being globally.
Education:
- PhD, Economics, University of Florida (2003)
- MS, Economics, University of Florida
- BA, Economics and International Studies, University of Miami (1998)
- ADN, Nursing, Bunker Hill Community College
Research Interests:
- Labor economics with a focus on low-income and marginalized workers
- Public health implications of occupational hazards
- Nursing workforce challenges and healthcare system dynamics
Professional Highlights:
- Recipient of 2021 Best Publication Award from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Principal Investigator on grants from US Department of Labor and NOAA
- Former Department Chair (2016–2021, 2023–2024)
- Teaches courses integrating poetry into economics education
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Harvard School of Public Health and Northeast Sea Grant Consortium on occupational health and coastal policy initiatives.
