Theresa Landis

Theresa Landis serves as a Lecturer I in the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences at the College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint. She teaches foundational courses including Basic Stress Management & Relaxation (HCR 107) and Enhanced Mindfulness/Stress Management (HCR 117), focusing on practical health interventions for students.

Her research integrates public health theory with community application, emphasizing stress reduction techniques and sustainable transportation solutions. Key initiatives include designing mindfulness curricula and implementing bicycle infrastructure projects to promote active commuting behaviors among campus and local populations.

Dr. Landis has secured community health funding through the Ruth Mott Foundation:

• University of Michigan-Flint Bicycle Box Installation Event (2012-2013): $1,000 grant as Co-Investigator with PI Greg Rybarczyk
• UM-Flint Back to School Smart Commute Event (2011): $1,000 grant as Co-Investigator with PI Greg Rybarczyk

These projects demonstrate her commitment to translating academic knowledge into tangible community health outcomes through environmental and behavioral interventions.