Wilson Majee

Wilson Majee is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions, affiliated with the Department of Health Sciences and Master of Public Health Program. He holds a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science, an MPH in Health Promotion and Policy, and an MBA in International Business.

• PhD – Development Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007)
• MPH – Health Promotion and Policy, University of Missouri (2012)
• MBA – International Business, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2015)
• MS and BS in Economics, University of Zimbabwe (1992, 1990)

His research focuses on community-driven health initiatives in resource-limited settings, emphasizing youth engagement, health equity, and socioecological approaches. He has secured grants from the National Research Foundation (South Africa) for HIV self-management studies and collaborates with Lisa Wegner (University of Western Cape) on rural youth programs.

Key publication themes include mental health disparities among migrants, qualitative research methods, vaccine hesitancy, higher education challenges during pandemics, and digital divide impacts. His awards highlight his global contributions, including the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship and Community Development Society’s Outstanding Research Award.

• Teaches graduate and undergraduate courses: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Global Health, Global Health Care Systems, Healthcare Organization and Leadership
• Pioneered the Neighborhood Leadership Academy in South Africa’s Eastern Cape
• Advocates for government investment in education, jobs, and healthcare infrastructure