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Michelle Spencer is a Practice Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she also serves as Deputy Director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative. She is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions, and the Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy.
Education:
- MS, The New School University, 1997
- BA, Binghamton University, 1997
Michelle Spencer’s research centers on public health practice, health equity, racial disparities, and community health. Her work investigates the role of social vulnerability, race, and geographic place in public health outcomes, with a particular focus on fatal police shootings and structural determinants of violence. She also explores medication therapy management programs and their impact on chronic conditions like hypertension and obesity.
Her recent publications (2022–2025) reveal a strong focus on the intersection of race, income inequality, and police violence in the U.S., using epidemiological and social science methodologies. Key themes include social vulnerability modeling, racial composition of neighborhoods and victims, and policy implications for reducing disparities in fatal police encounters.
Scientific Recognition:
- Research widely cited in policy discussions and media coverage
- Active contributor to high-impact public health journals
- Work featured in news outlets and academic platforms
Michelle Spencer has held significant leadership roles in public health administration, including as Director of the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Chief of Staff of the Baltimore City Health Department. She has led initiatives such as the Maryland Health Enterprise Zones to reduce health disparities through place-based strategies. While no formal students or grants are listed, her collaborative research network includes prominent scholars in health disparities and violence prevention. She is actively involved in teaching, including the course 'Crafting Effective Solutions to Gun Violence.'
