Susan Hubbard

Susan Hubbard is an Adjunct Professor in the Midwifery and Women's Health program at Thomas Jefferson University and a certified midwife providing clinical care in Bronx, NY. With over two decades of experience in foreign policy and global health, she transitioned to clinical practice after being inspired by frontline healthcare workers in Senegal, maintaining dual expertise in policy and midwifery.

Her educational background includes:

• SUNY, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (2016)
• Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, NY (1999)
• Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (1993)
• International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan (academic year abroad, 1991-1992)

Her research integrates midwifery with global health policy, focusing on maternal health, sexual and reproductive health, infectious diseases, and human security frameworks. She emphasizes community-based approaches to universal health coverage and disaster resilience, bridging clinical practice with international development perspectives through her teaching at Jefferson since 2019.

Publications from 2004-2017 reveal consistent thematic evolution from UN human security frameworks to practical applications in HIV/AIDS response, disaster recovery, and corporate health initiatives. Her work demonstrates a career-long commitment to translating policy into actionable community health solutions, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Professor Hubbard teaches global health courses at Jefferson while providing direct clinical care in Bronx ambulatory settings. Her practice centers on prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic services for underserved populations, informed by certifications in Centering Pregnancy, Basic Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation.

She maintains active clinical engagement through certifications including American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation, alongside specialized training in Open Space Technology and community development life cycles from Concordia University.