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Rachel Hall-Clifford, PhD, MPH, MSc, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University. Her work focuses on global health equity, particularly in marginalized populations and post-genocide contexts. She has conducted fieldwork in Guatemala for 15 years, addressing healthcare access and health systems strengthening. Dr. Hall-Clifford directs the NAPA-OT Field School in Guatemala and co-founded safe+natal, an initiative advancing equitable health solutions. She serves as President of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology, advocating for applied anthropological practices.
Her education includes a PhD in Anthropology from Boston University (2009), an MSc in Medical Anthropology from the University of Oxford (2002), and a BA in Anthropology from the University of the South (2001). Her research integrates medical anthropology with public health, emphasizing ethical fieldwork methodologies and co-design approaches in global health.
Key research areas include childhood diarrheal disease management, maternal health in resource-limited settings, and AI-driven solutions for healthcare challenges. Her book Underbelly critiques power dynamics in global health through the lens of Guatemalan healthcare systems. Recent publications explore AI applications, mental health interventions for infertile couples, and equity in US healthcare systems.
Dr. Hall-Clifford collaborates with NGOs and international partners to develop sustainable health technologies, such as mobile health (mHealth) systems for antenatal care. She emphasizes community-led approaches and ethical fieldwork practices, addressing issues like gender-based violence and human rights in global health contexts.
Her work bridges academia and practice, with a focus on training future global health professionals through field schools and applied research initiatives. Current projects include leveraging international partnerships to enhance early childhood development and advancing equity in hospital systems through workforce training.
