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Dr. Shelby Gilbert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), affiliated with the Marieb College of Health and Human Services. She joined FGCU in 2008 in the College of Education before transitioning to her current role in public health in 2019. Her work integrates social justice principles with health education, focusing on disparities affecting marginalized communities across the lifespan.
Education:
- EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, Florida International University
- MPH in Public Health, University of West Florida
- M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership, University of Miami
- B.S. in Communication, University of Miami
Research Focus: Dr. Gilbert's research addresses health disparities in infant/maternal health, childhood asthma, and food insecurity. She explores how systemic inequities intersect with education to shape health outcomes, particularly for Black and Latino populations. Her work utilizes mixed-methods approaches to evaluate community health programs and educational interventions.
Professional Affiliations:
- National Board of Public Health Examiners
- American Public Health Association
- American Evaluation Association
- Southeast Evaluation Association
Teaching & Service: She teaches courses including Healthy Communities, Health Education Foundations, and Public Health Capstone. She actively collaborates with students on research projects and has presented at conferences such as the National Association of African-American Studies and the Southern Sociological Society.
