Meredith Manze

Meredith Manze is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Director in the Department of Community Health and Social Sciences at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy. Her research focuses on reproductive health services integration, student parent support systems, and redefining pregnancy intention measurement frameworks. She holds a PhD in Health Services Research from Boston University School of Public Health, an MPH in Maternal & Child Health from the same institution, and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Manze’s work addresses critical gaps in healthcare access for marginalized populations, particularly college students with children and individuals seeking reproductive services. Her mixed-methods research explores telehealth adoption, pandemic-era healthcare disruptions, and systemic barriers to academic success among student parents. Recent studies emphasize policy advocacy for essential needs support in universities and consensus-building strategies to expand abortion access nationally.

Her scholarly contributions highlight intersections between healthcare equity, social policy, and academic infrastructure. Key themes include measuring reproductive autonomy in care quality, addressing racial disparities in pregnancy experiences, and leveraging community partnerships for program evaluation. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her role as Doctoral Program Director underscores her commitment to mentoring future public health leaders.

Dr. Manze’s work frequently engages student parents as participatory researchers, ensuring their voices shape higher education policies. Though not explicitly detailed, her research trajectory suggests sustained focus on institutional reforms to better support vulnerable student populations and improve reproductive health service delivery in primary care settings.