Robin Richardson

Robin Richardson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. Her work focuses on the social, contextual, and structural drivers of poor mental health, intimate partner violence, and low empowerment, particularly in low-resource settings (Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa) and among disadvantaged populations in high-income countries. She integrates methods from epidemiology, economics, sociology, and psychology to generate evidence for program and policy design.

Education:

• PhD, McGill University
• MPH, Oregon Health & Science University
• BA, Oberlin College

Her research interests span Social Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Disparities, and Women’s Empowerment. She examines gender-sensitive determinants of mental health, reproductive health risks, and structural interventions like affordable daycare. Her work often employs cross-country comparisons, longitudinal analysis, and policy evaluation frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• 2023 Dean’s Pilot Innovation Award (Rollins School of Public Health)

Publications reveal a focus on violence prevention, mental health equity, policy impact, and global health metrics, with recent emphasis on India and gender dynamics. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges epidemiology with social sciences to address systemic health inequities.