Samantha Garbers

Samantha Garbers is a Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Program Director at Northeastern University's Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Public Health and Health Sciences. She holds an adjunct appointment at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and focuses on inclusive teaching methodologies, educational evaluation, and community-driven public health interventions.

• PhD in Epidemiology, Columbia University
• MPA in Health Policy & Management, New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
• AB in History of Art & Architecture, Brown University

Her research bridges the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with Sexual and Reproductive Health, prioritizing Adolescent Health and Program Evaluation. She integrates participatory processes into interventions for diverse populations, including sexual/gender minority youth, Latinx and Black communities, and individuals with limited health literacy.

Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary focus on participatory public health interventions, educational reform, and health equity. Themes include mind-body interventions for urban adolescents, anti-racism frameworks in public health institutions, and behavioral nudges in graduate education.

• Innovation in Teaching Award, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2021)
• Core Teaching Award, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2018)
• Outstanding Researcher Award, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (2011)

Dr. Garbers has served as Principal Investigator on projects addressing sleep hygiene for urban adolescents, telehealth-supported contraceptive services, and pregnancy intention screening processes in primary care settings. Her work emphasizes person-centered interventions and community partnerships.