Sonia Alemagno

Sonia Alemagno is the Dean and Professor of Health Policy & Management at Kent State University's College of Public Health. Previously, she served as Director of the Institute for Health and Social Policy and Chair of Public Administration and Urban Studies at the University of Akron. Her research focuses on substance abuse and HIV/STD prevention within criminal justice settings, including prisons and detention centers.

• Education:
• PhD in Medical Sociology, Case Western Reserve University (1991)
• MA in Sociology, Kent State University (1984)

Dr. Alemagno has secured over $5 million in research funding from agencies such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Justice, CDC, and SAMHSA. Her work emphasizes evidence-based interventions in public health systems.

• Awards:
• University of Akron Outstanding Researcher Award (2005)

Grants & Leadership: As Principal Investigator, she has led high-impact projects addressing health disparities in justice-involved populations. Her administrative roles span academic leadership and policy development in public health.

Labs/Teams: Previously directed the Institute for Health and Social Policy, fostering interdisciplinary research on health equity and public administration challenges.