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Sylvia H. Leyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nutrition
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sylvia H. Ley, PhD, RD, serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Tulane University's Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She teaches Epidemiologic Methods I and III while mentoring PhD and MS students in chronic disease research. Her educational background includes: Postdoctoral training at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health focusing on large-scale cohort studies Doctoral studies in maternal and infant nutrition and clinical epidemiology at University of Toronto Registered Dietitian certification from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Dr. Ley's research centers on life-course strategies for chronic disease prevention , with emphasis on nutrition , diabetes progression , and cardiovascular risk in women. Her work investigates how reproductive factors (menarche timing, lactation, gestational diabetes), sleep patterns , and dietary behaviors influence long-term metabolic outcomes across the lifespan. She employs advanced epidemiological methods in major cohort studies including NHANES and the Bogalusa Heart Study. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on sex-specific disease pathways and developmental origins of health , particularly examining how early-life exposures manifest as cardiometabolic disorders decades later. Her work bridges clinical epidemiology with nutritional science to identify modifiable risk factors. Dr. Ley actively mentors graduate students including Santos MP, Mullen AJ, and Siebach MK. Her research receives continuous funding from major agencies including NIH, NSF, and CIHR, supporting her 80+ peer-reviewed publications that have accumulated over 14,000 citations. She serves in leadership roles as Past-Chair of Nutritional Epidemiology for the American Society for Nutrition, Associate Editor for the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and co-Chair of the Women's Interprofessional Network for the American Diabetes Association.

Christine Tuckerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Maternal and Child Health
• Reproductive Health
• Health Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Tucker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She specializes in maternal health equity, particularly focusing on improving care delivery for birthing people and postpartum women, with a strong emphasis on the Latina community. Her research evaluates evidence-based programs and addresses systemic inequities in healthcare access. Dr. Tucker holds a PhD in Maternal and Child Health from UNC Chapel Hill (2014), an MPH from UC Berkeley (2006), and a BS in Neuroscience from Trinity College (2000). She has received notable awards including the 2024 Gillings Research Excellence Award and multiple Teaching Innovation Awards. Her research activities include leading the Partnering with WIC to Advance Maternal Health Equity Collaborating Center and serving as evaluator for the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center. She co-leads the MCH Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training Workgroup and is part of the NC Perinatal Health Equity Collective. Dr. Tucker’s work spans academic-practice partnerships, health equity impact assessments, and culturally responsive evaluation methodologies. Her recent publications address postpartum pain disparities, NICU parental experiences, and collective impact frameworks in maternal health.

Claire O'Donnellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Missed Nursing Care
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claire O'Donnell is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick's School of Nursing & Midwifery. She holds key administrative roles including Course Director for the BSc Nursing (General) programme and Department International Coordinator, overseeing international collaborations with institutions in Ghana and the USA. Her research focuses on nursing workforce constraints, missed care, stroke care, and interprofessional practice, informed by grounded theory methodologies. She has contributed to global health initiatives addressing perinatal mental health access for refugee women and cultural competence in healthcare education. Educationally, O'Donnell holds a PhD (2016) and MSc (2006) from University College Cork. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and health equity. She has received the PhD Medicine and Health award in 2016. Research interests span workforce planning, clinical supervision, and intercultural nursing education. She has led collaborative projects on peer group clinical supervision and breastfeeding education outcomes. Her recent work highlights pandemic impacts on mental health and nurse resilience strategies. Academic supervision includes over 40 publications and collaborative international grant activities. Key Collaborations: University of Cape Coast (Ghana), University of Minnesota (USA) Labs/Teams: Supportive and Palliative Care Research Cluster Grants: Funding for transnational educational programs and perinatal mental health initiatives

Laura Caulfieldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Maternal and Child Nutrition
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• International Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Caulfield, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is affiliated with the Center for Human Nutrition and the Center for Global Health, and her research focuses on maternal, infant, and child nutrition and health both in the United States and globally. Her research interests include nutritional epidemiology, maternal and perinatal health, child growth and development, breastfeeding and complementary feeding, and the evaluation of nutrition interventions. She is particularly interested in the early origins of adult disease and the development of nutrition surveillance systems to inform public health policy. Dr. Caulfield’s recent publications reflect a strong focus on public health nutrition, with studies on the WIC program, plant-based diets and diabetes, geospatial food environments and childhood obesity, and the intersection of nutrition and autism. Her work often employs cohort studies and systematic reviews to assess the impact of dietary patterns and public health programs. Outstanding Alumna, College of Health and Human Sciences, Colorado State University (2014) The Ruth Pike Lectureship, The Pennsylvania State University (2005) The Avanelle Kirksey Lectureship, Purdue University (2000) Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University (1993) Dr. Caulfield has led and contributed to numerous research projects, including the MAL-ED study and evaluations of the WIC program. She has secured significant grant funding to support her work on maternal and child nutrition, program evaluation, and global health initiatives. Her research often involves community-engaged methods and collaborations across disciplines and institutions. She is actively involved in mentoring students and researchers and leads a dynamic research team focused on improving nutritional outcomes for vulnerable populations. Her lab emphasizes rigorous epidemiological methods, policy-relevant research, and the translation of findings into public health practice.

Sarah Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Healthcare Communication
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Psychological Interventions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Peters is a Professor in Psychology within the Division of Psychology & Mental Health at the University of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health. She currently serves as Co-Director of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Research Unit (EDI-RU) GMH (2021 to date) and was previously Director of the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology (2021 to 2025). She also leads the Greater Manchester qualitative and health psychology stream of the NorthWest NIHR Research Design Service. Her research focuses on healthcare communication, particularly within challenging contexts such as medically unexplained symptoms, unhealthy behaviours and suicide. The goal of her work is to improve patient care through equipping health professionals to communicate more effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues. She specializes in integrating qualitative methods within randomised controlled trials to examine mechanisms of action, acceptability, feasibility and implementation of psychological and educational interventions. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in qualitative methodologies applied to healthcare communication challenges across diverse populations including older adults in primary care, postpartum women with eating disorders, culturally diverse patient groups, and individuals with chronic conditions. Her work consistently emphasizes patient-centered communication and the development of practical interventions to improve clinical interactions. Professor Peters serves on editorial boards for prestigious journals including the British Journal of Psychiatry, Social Science and Medicine, British Journal of Health Psychology, and Psychology & Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. She previously served as External Examiner for the MSc Health Psychology program at St Andrews. She has supervised 38 doctoral students to completion and currently mentors 8 doctoral candidates working on diverse topics including laryngeal hypersensitivity, pain communication in children, ethnic diversity in health research, therapeutic alliance in online therapy, cultural differences in primary care, language of 'Teachable Moments' in midwifery, postnatal behavior change conversations, and suicide research guidelines. Professor Peters leads research within the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology and is actively involved in multiple research projects including the STAR study focusing on chronic musculoskeletal pain in children, NIHR Research Support Service, and BART II investigating cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults at high risk of developing bipolar disorder.

Laura Oakleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Maternal health
• Reproductive health
• Child health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Oakley is an Associate Professor and Co-Programme Director for the Distance Learning Epidemiology programme at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), within the Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology in the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health. She also holds an affiliated researcher position at the Centre for Fertility and Health (CeFH) at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, Norway, facilitating international collaborations on perinatal epidemiology using Scandinavian registry data. Dr. Oakley's educational background includes: Undergraduate degree in Sociology from the London School of Economics MSc in Epidemiology from LSHTM PhD from LSHTM focusing on determinants of infertility in women Prior research experience at the Centre for Research in Primary Community Care, University of Hertfordshire Research position at the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford (2009-2014) As an epidemiologist specializing in maternal, reproductive, and child health, Dr. Oakley's research spans the epidemiology of infertility, pregnancy complications, perinatal outcomes, effects of in-utero exposures, and infant feeding practices. Her work emphasizes health inequalities and socioeconomic determinants of breastfeeding across diverse global settings. Methodologically, she combines interventional and observational approaches, leveraging large-scale registry data from high-income countries while conducting research in low- and middle-income contexts. Her affiliation with CeFH provides access to exceptional Scandinavian registry linkages that support her perinatal epidemiology research. Dr. Oakley's publication record reveals a strong focus on the intersection of infectious disease (particularly COVID-19) with pregnancy outcomes, reflected in her leadership of the Nordforsk-funded SCOPE projects. She also maintains significant contributions to reproductive health through the British National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal), and leads epidemiological research on sickle cell disease in pregnancy. Her work on breastfeeding patterns across sub-Saharan Africa demonstrates her commitment to understanding long-term health and educational outcomes. Dr. Oakley serves as Co-Programme Director for the Epidemiology by Distance Learning programme at LSHTM, teaching multiple modules including Fundamentals of Epidemiology, Basic Epidemiology, Foundations of Reproductive Health, and Research, Design and Analysis. She provides academic guidance as a personal tutor for MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research and MSc Epidemiology students, while supervising research projects. Her grant portfolio includes the Research Council of Norway-funded program on assisted conception and cancer risk, the NIHR-funded TAPS2 feasibility trial on sickle cell disease in pregnancy, and the MRC-funded GUIDES trial on gestational diabetes in Uganda and India. Through her international collaborations with institutions across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Uganda, and India, Dr. Oakley maintains a global research perspective that bridges academic epidemiology with practical applications for improving maternal and child health worldwide. Her work on the socioeconomic determinants of breastfeeding and pregnancy outcomes in women with sickle cell disease addresses critical health disparities in maternal care.

Sara Benjamin Neelonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Nutrition
• Obesity Prevention
• Early Life Predictors of Chronic Disease
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sara Benjamin-Neelon is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with a primary appointment in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society and a joint affiliation with the Department of International Health. She is also the Director of the Lerner Center. Holding a PhD, JD, and MPH, her interdisciplinary expertise spans child nutrition, public health law, and chronic disease prevention. Educational Background: JD, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 2017 PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006 MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002 BS, Ithaca College, 1995 Dr. Benjamin-Neelon’s research centers on early life predictors of obesity and chronic diseases, with a strong emphasis on health equity. Her work explores community-based interventions for children and families, food insecurity, policy evaluation (especially in nutrition and physical activity), epigenetic and environmental influences on child growth, and the social determinants of early life feeding, physical activity, sleep, and stress. She examines both domestic and global contexts, contributing significantly to understanding how policy changes can create healthier environments. Her extensive publication record includes over 196 research outputs, with recent articles focusing on childcare environments, breastfeeding policies, cannabis use during pregnancy, university beverage contracts, and infant feeding regulations. The trends in her recent work highlight a strong focus on policy analysis, health equity, and the evaluation of natural experiments in public health. She frequently investigates how structural and environmental factors shape child health outcomes. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. Dr. Benjamin-Neelon advises students and leads significant research projects, including evaluations of state nutrition and physical activity policies, the impact of childcare on obesity risk, and initiatives to improve healthy feeding in early childhood. Her work often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and has significant implications for public health grants and policy development. She leads or contributes to key research initiatives such as the evaluation of South Carolina’s nutrition and physical activity policies, studies on licensing laws for infant and toddler care, and the Maryland Collaborative to reduce excessive college drinking. Her research environment is collaborative, involving multiple institutions and public health agencies.

• Public Health
• Environmental Management
• Sustainability
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Rees is a Professor of Social Policy at University College London’s Social Research Institute. She is an internationally recognized research methodologist specializing in evidence synthesis, stakeholder participation, and policy-relevant research. Her work bridges social policy, public health, and environmental sustainability. She serves as Associate Director of the EPPI-Centre and leads patient/public engagement initiatives in the Department of Health and Social Care Reviews Facility. Key Roles: Director of Social Science Research Unit, Academic Head of Learning and Teaching (2017-2021), Co-Chair of IOE Research Ethics Committee. Research Focus: Qualitative/mixed-methods systematic reviews, stakeholder engagement, research ethics, and policy development. Her research spans public health , environmental management , and education policy , with a focus on synthesizing diverse evidence to inform policy solutions. Recent work includes systematic reviews on mobile learning in health education, active travel interventions, and obesity perceptions among youth. Rees has secured over £4 million in funding from government bodies, UK Research Councils, and charities. She contributes to training programs for researchers globally through collaborations like the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations. Awards & Fellowships: Research Councils UK Academic Fellowship (2007-2012) HEA Academic Fellowship (2007)

Gina Grandyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Leadership Theory
• Workplace Stigma
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gina Grandy serves as Dean of the Haskayne School of Business and Professor at the University of Calgary. Previously, she was Dean of the Hill and Levene Schools of Business at the University of Regina and held leadership roles including Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs. She leads the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub in Saskatchewan and has taught across eight universities in Canada, the UK, and Ukraine. Her research focuses on gender dynamics in leadership , women's workplace experiences , and stigmatized work . Key contributions examine women leaders' intra-gender relations, moral taint contagion in religious leadership, and menopause as "dirty" femininity. Her work integrates feminist theory with organizational behavior to address systemic gender barriers. Recent publications reveal consistent themes: 60% explore gendered stigma in leadership roles, 25% analyze women's entrepreneurship ecosystems, and 15% address pedagogical reform in business education. Her research methodology emphasizes qualitative approaches including autoethnography and discourse analysis. Dr. Grandy has secured competitive grants from SSHRC and CIHR. Her leadership extends to directing the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and advocating for gender-inclusive business education through case method reform. She teaches across organizational behavior and leadership courses, mentoring emerging scholars in gender studies. Her administrative roles include directing research development programs and serving as RBC Women in Leadership Scholar.

Laurie Nommsen-Riversمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Maternal and Child Nutrition
• Human Lactation
• Breastfeeding Outcomes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurie Nommsen-Rivers, PhD, RD, IBCLC, is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis. She serves as the director of the Maternal and Child Nutrition Master of Advanced Study program and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center. Her research focuses on optimizing clinical management of lactating parent-infant dyads, with an emphasis on physiologic factors influencing milk production and maternal metabolic health. Key areas include maternal BMI impacts, milk composition, and breastfeeding outcomes in diverse populations. She leads initiatives addressing breastfeeding disparities, particularly among women with obesity and in urban birth cohorts. Her work integrates translational frameworks, emphasizing community engagement and equity. Recent studies explore how maternal diet, inflammation, and obesity affect milk production and infant health. She has contributed to methodological advancements in measuring milk production and analyzing extracellular vesicles in human milk. Her findings highlight the role of maternal metabolic health in lactation success and inform clinical guidelines for breastfeeding support. Key Affiliations: Department of Nutrition, UC Davis Human Lactation Center Labs/Teams: UC Davis Human Lactation Center, BEGIN translational framework collaboration Research trends in her articles emphasize maternal BMI’s effects on milk composition, inflammation’s role in lactation, and disparities in breastfeeding outcomes. Her work bridges basic science and public health, with implications for reducing health inequities through evidence-based lactation support. Advising/Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her research program indicates sustained funding for large-scale cohort studies and methodological innovations in lactation science.

• Paediatric Nutrition
• Bone Health
• Body Composition
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Mary Fewtrell is a leading academic at University College London , holding the Professorship of Paediatric Nutrition within the Population, Policy & Practice Department. With a medical background from Oxford and Cambridge, she specializes in infant nutrition, bone health, and growth determinants. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy development, particularly in complementary feeding guidelines. Doctor of Medicine (University of Cambridge, 2000) MBBS (University of Oxford, 1986) MA (University of Cambridge, 1986) BA (University of Cambridge, 1983) Her research focuses on: Nutritional programming of bone health in children Methodological aspects of body composition measurement Human lactation and infant formula design Complementary feeding practices Long-term health associations of early growth patterns Recent publications highlight her work on lactation support interventions, protein hydrolysate safety, and the impact of maternal factors on infant outcomes. She contributes to global nutrition guidelines and maintains active collaborations in clinical trials related to preterm infant feeding.

Crystal Dawn Karakochukمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutrition
• Global Health
• Hematology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Crystal Dawn Karakochuk is an Associate Professor in Human Nutrition at The University of British Columbia, holding a Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Micronutrients and Human Health. She serves as an Investigator at both the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and Women's Health Research Institute. Her academic appointments include membership in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Health within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. PhD in Human Nutrition, University of British Columbia MSc in Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto Dietetic Internship, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre BSc in Dietetics, University of British Columbia Dr. Karakochuk's research program centers on micronutrients and human health with a focus on anemia prevention and treatment. Her work explores the risk-benefit of micronutrient interventions in children and pregnant individuals, particularly examining iron metabolism, hemoglobin measurement techniques, and genetic hemoglobinopathies. She has extensive experience working internationally with organizations like the UN World Food Programme and UNICEF in nutrition programming and humanitarian aid. Her current research emphasizes advances in hemoglobin measurement and the risk-benefit assessment of micronutrient interventions globally. Analysis of Dr. Karakochuk's recent publications reveals a strong focus on maternal and child nutrition, particularly in global contexts. Her work frequently examines iron and folate metabolism in pregnancy, with significant research conducted in Cambodia. She has pioneered studies comparing different forms of iron supplements, investigated hemoglobin measurement techniques across populations, and examined the effects of micronutrient supplementation on maternal and infant health outcomes. Her research bridges laboratory science with clinical applications and public health policy. CIHR Vanier Scholar Thrasher Research Foundation Early Career Award International Life Sciences Institute North America Future Leaders Award ILSI Award for Early Career Contribution to Micronutrient Malnutrition Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award CNS-CIHR INMD New Investigator Award (2021) American Society for Nutrition Mead Johnson Award (2023) Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Micronutrients and Human Health Dr. Karakochuk actively supervises a diverse team of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows working on various aspects of micronutrient research. Her current projects include the EASE-Iron trial comparing iron supplement forms during pregnancy, the PREFACE trial examining folic acid versus 5-MTHF supplementation, and multiple studies on anemia assessment methods. She has successfully secured funding from major organizations including CIHR and the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, supporting both her Canadian and international research initiatives. Dr. Karakochuk leads the Karakochuk Research Group, which maintains active laboratory facilities at UBC and research sites in Cambodia. Her team includes PhD and MSc students, postdoctoral fellows, and research coordinators working collaboratively on multiple projects. The lab has strong partnerships with the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Women's Health Research Institute, and international organizations including the World Health Organization, where she serves on the guideline development group for hemoglobin interpretation.

Steven Haiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Economics
• Public Policy Analysis
• Health Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven Haider is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Michigan State University (MSU). His research focuses on labor economics, public policy, health economics, and socioeconomic disparities. He has conducted extensive studies on labor supply elasticities, welfare reform, infant mortality gaps, and the impact of public policies on marginalized populations. Haider's work often integrates empirical econometric methodologies with policy analysis, particularly in evaluating the effectiveness of social programs. His research on breastfeeding support programs, racial disparities in health outcomes, and retirement wealth dynamics demonstrates a commitment to addressing real-world socioeconomic challenges. He has collaborated on projects related to food security, elderly labor supply, and the economic implications of welfare reform. His publications span over 20 years, with notable contributions to understanding wage elasticity, instrumental variable techniques, and the interplay between socioeconomic status and health outcomes. Haider’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, demography, and public health to inform evidence-based policy decisions.

Sarah Halpern-Meekinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poverty Studies
• Family Dynamics
• Public Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Halpern-Meekin is the Vaughan Bascom Professor of Women, Family and Community, and Professor of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Human Ecology. She holds affiliations with the La Follette School of Public Affairs, Department of Sociology, and multiple research centers including the Institute for Research on Poverty. Her research focuses on low-income families, romantic relationships, and government policies, with a particular emphasis on unconditional cash transfers and social poverty. Halpern-Meekin’s educational background includes a PhD in Sociology and Social Policy from Harvard University, a BA in Politics from Brandeis University, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Bowling Green State University. Her work bridges qualitative and quantitative methods, examining topics like labor force participation gaps among men, the impact of cash transfers on families, and the role of relationship instability in child well-being. Her research highlights themes such as the psychological and material effects of economic policies, the resilience of marginalized populations, and the interplay between individual agency and structural inequities. Notable projects include the Baby’s First Years Study, which investigates long-term impacts of cash transfers on child development. Halpern-Meekin has contributed to policy debates through media engagements, including discussions on pandemic-era poverty and the design of effective social safety nets. Her work underscores the importance of both financial and social resources in alleviating poverty and fostering family stability.

Sofia I. Moralesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Health Equity
• Social Determinants of Health
• Implementation Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sofia I. Morales is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven and a Lecturer at Southern Connecticut State University, with a research consultant role at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. She serves as Program Manager of Research and Evaluation at Yale School of Public Health's Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) and the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. MPH, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus (2015) BA, Boston College (2011) Morales specializes in social and structural determinants of health, focusing on low-income communities and communities of color. Her work includes: Implementation science Health equity and disparities Community-engaged research Qualitative methods Nutrition interventions Maternal and child health Her recent publications address: Latina women's breastfeeding experiences SDOH assessment standardization Community food insecurity solutions Equity-focused research frameworks Scientific awards include Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader Award (2019) Morales leads community engagement initiatives through CARE, prioritizing intersectional approaches that integrate historical, social, and political contexts in public health research. She actively mentors students and contributes to professional organizations like the National Board of Public Health Examiners.