Zeno Franco

Zeno Franco, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), serving as Director of Research and Education in Emergency Medicine. He holds affiliate roles in the MCW Office of Community Engagement, DrPH Program, and Marquette University's Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on community-based participatory research (CBPR), mental health interventions for veterans, and crisis management systems design.

Research interests include veteran peer mentorship programs, PTSD treatment innovation, disaster preparedness, and technology-enabled healthcare solutions. He leads the Dryhootch Partnership for Veteran Health and collaborates with organizations like the Veteran Health Coalition. Franco has pioneered mobile health (mHealth) applications like BattlePeer, designed to connect first responders with peer support networks during mental health crises.

Recent publications emphasize equitable genomic research engagement with marginalized communities, yoga-based PTSD interventions, and telehealth optimization. His work bridges clinical practice with community needs through intersectoral collaboration frameworks, emphasizing participatory approaches to address health disparities.

• Leadership Roles: MCW DrPH Program Faculty, Affiliate Faculty at Marquette University
• Community Partnerships: Dryhootch Partnership, Veteran Health Coalition
• Key Focus Areas: Veteran mental health, disaster response systems, health equity