Tom Hipper

Tom Hipper is an Assistant Clinical Teaching Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health. He also serves as Associate Director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication (CPHRC), Director of Drexel’s online Certificate in Public Health, and a Fellow at the Center for Risk Communication. His work focuses on improving crisis communication strategies for at-risk populations during disasters and emergencies.

Education:

• MSPH in Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• MA in Health Communication, Pennsylvania State University
• BA in Communication Studies, The College of New Jersey

Research Interests: Tom’s research addresses effective communication during crises, risk communication methodologies, public health preparedness, and leveraging social media for emergency management. He emphasizes equitable communication strategies for marginalized groups, such as families with children requiring special healthcare needs.

Publications: His work spans topics like disaster preparedness for vulnerable populations, communication during infectious disease emergencies, and legal frameworks for public health surveillance. Recent trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to bridging communication gaps in emergency contexts.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed here, his role in CPHRC indicates involvement in funded projects related to public health readiness. He currently advises no listed students.

Labs/Teams: He leads initiatives at CPHRC and oversees Drexel’s Certificate in Public Health program, fostering collaboration between academic research and practical public health training.