Mary Hunt

Dr. Mary Hunt is an Associate Professor at Western Washington University, directing the Research in Repro And Sexuality (RRAS) Lab. Her work focuses on Sexual and Reproductive Health, Consent Communication, and Sexual Assault Prevention. She teaches courses in Public Health Theory, Qualitative Research Methods, and Health Program Evaluation.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Community Health Promotion, University of Arkansas
• Graduate Certificate in Educational Statistics and Research Methods, University of Arkansas
• M.S. in Community Health Promotion, University of Arkansas
• B.S. in Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University

Her research uses mixed-methods to address topics like abortion access, emergency contraception misconceptions, and sexual consent in media. Recent publications explore media interventions, film content analysis, and public health policy. Dr. Hunt’s lab, RRAS, emphasizes community-driven solutions for sexual and reproductive health challenges.

Her academic contributions span over 6 peer-reviewed articles since 2019, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to sexual health education and policy analysis.