Shannon Frattaroli is a Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy. She is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and the Center for Qualitative Studies in Health and Medicine. Education: PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1999 MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1994 BA, University of California, Los Angeles, 1991 Her research centers on the role of public policy in improving population health, with a focus on injury and violence prevention. Key areas include gun violence prevention, opioid overdose mitigation, domestic violence interventions, and fire safety through residential sprinkler systems. She frequently employs qualitative and community-based participatory methods to study policy implementation and public health advocacy. Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), firearm policy, child safety, and ethical issues in occupational health, particularly among firefighters. These works span epidemiology, criminology, law, and public health ethics, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact. Scientific Awards and Honors: SOURCE Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018) SOURCE Award for Service-Learning Fellowship (2015) Delta Omega Faculty Inductee (2009) SAVIR President’s Award (2009) Outstanding Faculty Award, HPM Student Coordinating Committee (2008) Advising, Mentoring and Teaching Recognition Award (2005) William Haddon, Jr. Fellowship in Injury Prevention (1995–1996) She has advised numerous students and led major research projects, including evaluations of firearm dispossession laws, ERPO implementation, and community-based child safety initiatives. Her work is supported by grants from public health agencies and foundations focused on injury prevention and policy reform. She leads the SOURCE Service-Learning Academy and is deeply involved in translating research into practice. She is a principal investigator on projects such as the evaluation of MADD’s court monitoring program, firefighter wellness initiatives, and the dissemination of child safety interventions. Her leadership in the Center for Injury Research and Policy fosters collaboration across disciplines to address pressing public health challenges through science and policy.









