Victoria Scott

Dr. Victoria Scott is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, leading the Collective Wellness Lab. Her work focuses on promoting health equity through community-centered research, emphasizing collaborative partnerships between academic institutions, healthcare systems, and community organizations. Key research domains include integrated care models, maternal and infant wellness, organizational development, and technical assistance strategies.

Her research integrates principles of community psychology, emphasizing participatory approaches to address systemic inequities in healthcare access and outcomes. Dr. Scott collaborates with stakeholders to design actionable solutions for improving public health systems, particularly for vulnerable populations. Recent efforts include academic-public health partnerships to enhance mental health services and vaccine coverage strategies.

Publications highlight her expertise in implementation science, technical assistance frameworks, and evaluating the effectiveness of community-based interventions. She advocates for iterative quality improvement methodologies like Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles to optimize healthcare delivery. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, fostering scalable solutions for complex health challenges.

Dr. Scott’s lab emphasizes translational research, ensuring findings directly benefit communities through actionable insights. She actively engages in formative evaluations to refine intervention strategies and build organizational readiness for systemic change. Current projects explore the moderating effects of vaccine hesitancy and the role of place-based initiatives in advancing community well-being.