Biplab Datta, PhD
Assistant Professor, Institute of Public and Preventive Health and in the Department of Population Health Sciences · Augusta University
Dr. Datta’s research explores the niche areas in the junction of public health and economics.
Global Health Health Economics Non-Communicable Diseases Healthcare Financing Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
Dr. Shariq Khoja
Founder & CEO · Tech4Life Enterprises
An innovator, researcher, and planner in global health for over 15 years.
Global Health Public Health Ehealth Epidemiology Program Evaluation
Kerri Raissian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Public Policy · University of Connecticut
Public administration expert, focusing on child and family policy
The impact of early childhood investments on child well-being Role of policy in family violence and contraception subsidies How policy generates family complexity, data collection and decision making in the child protective system
Rosalie Moscoe
Owner, Spleaker, Registered Nutritional Consultant · Health in Harmony
Experienced Speaker Extraordinaire, specializing in Stress Relief, Nutrition and Well-Being
Stress Relief - A Wellness Approach to Stress Management Nutrition - How Nutriiton Can Improve Vitality and Mental Health Caregivers - How They Need to Learn Extreme Self Care Stress Wellness
Bethany A. Hoppe
Founder & CEO · Bethany Productions
Disability Rights Speaker, Author, Educator
Public Speaking Workshop Presenter Feminism Disability Rights Preventive Health
Michael J. Vitacco
Professor · Augusta University
Professor Vitacco is an established expert in the field of forensic psychology.
Public and Preventive Health Psychiatry Clinical Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Behavior
Ashwini Tiwari, PhD
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health · Augusta University
Public Health Psychiatry Health Behavior
J. Aaron Johnson, PhD
Director of the Institute of Public and Preventive Health and Professor of Psychology · Augusta University
For two decades, J. Aaron Johnson's research has focused on evidence-based practices, primarily in substance use prevention.
Alcohol Screening Brief Interventions Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Opioid Epidemic
Neil MacKinnon, PhD
Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs · Augusta University
Dr. Neil MacKinnon is a senior university administrator, academic health leader and an expert in population health and public health.
Opioid agonist maintenance treatment (i.e. addictions treatment via Methadone and Suboxone) Opioid Abuse Rural Health Care Access & Delivery Rural Health Medication Error
Melanie Wilcox, PhD
Assistant Professor and Researcher · Department of Psychological Sciences, the Institute of Public and Preventive Health, and the Department of Psychiatry
Dr. Wilcox's research covers multicultural counseling and competencies, as well as issues of race, sexual orientation, gender, social class.
Racism and Whiteism Mental Health & Wellness Sexism LGBTQIA+ Equality
Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor & Director of Faculty Development, Institute of Public and Preventive Health · Augusta University
Teal Benevides has a passion for addressing disparities among those on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities.
Mental Health Research Autism Adults With Autism Services and Support Autism Research and Treatment
Laura Williamson, PhD
Director, Center for Bioethics and Health Policy · Augusta University
A leading health ethicist specializing in vaccine hesitancy, addiction research, bioethics and immunization mandates.
Immunization mandates Bioethics Medical Ethics Addiction Research Vaccine Hesitancy