Elaine Power
Associate Professor · School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University
Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.
food insecurity food banks feeding the family family food practices Social Determinants of Health
Marshala Lee, M.D., MPH
Harrington Trust Physician Scholar · ChristianaCare
Dr. Marshala Lee provides expert commentary to media about the value of community partnerships and health equity in medicine.
Social Determinants of Health/Health Disparities Community Partnerships Community Health Health Equity
Gulzar Shah
Department Chair & Professor, Health Policy and Behavior · Georgia Southern University
Gulzar Shah works to explore the fields of health informatics.
Social Determinants of Health Public Workforce Needs and Interests Community Health Health Policy and Behavior Health Informatics
Kathleen Becker
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Nursing expert, focusing on community-public health
Social Determinants of Health Nurse Practitioner Education Collaborative Nursing Practice Health Equity Health and Wellness
Elaine Hyshka
Assistant Professor, School of Public Health · University of Alberta
Professor Hyshka is a health services and policy researcher focused on reducing the health, social, and economic costs of substance misuse.
Harm Reduction Opioids Cannabis Drug Policy Substance misuse
Michelle Zappas
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Nursing expert, focusing on health care for vulnerable populations across the lifespan.
Nursing Science Education Women's Health Health Care for Vulnerable Populations Nursing Practice Dermatology
Dr Charlotte Godziewski
Lecturer, Sociology and Policy · Aston University
Charlotte Godziewski is a political sociologist interested in health promotion and the political determinants of non-communicable diseases.
Commercial Determinants of Health Social Determinants of Health Political Sociology of Health Health Promotion Health Inequities
Jim Mendez, PhD
Assistant Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Jim Mendez, PhD, CRNP, ANP-BC is an expert in lung disease and transplantation, pharmacology, and clinical ethics
Nurse Practitioner Practice Opioid Addiction & Recovery Lung Transplantation Pharmacology Psychological Predictors of Health Outcomes
Elizabeth Culatta
Assistant Profoessor · Augusta University
My research program concentrates on how identity processes affect health, especially during the transition to adulthood.
Sexual Harassment Mental Health Identity Processes in Transition to Adulthood Sociology of health and illness Sociology of Health Care
Thomas LaVeist
Dean of Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine · Tulane University
Dean Thomas LaVeist's areas of expertise include U.S. health and social policy and the role of race in health research.
COVID-19 Obesity Demographic Analysis Sociology Social Policy
John Blosnich
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Focuses on sexual orientation- and gender identity-related disparities in violence, suicide prevention and social determinants of health.
Survey Design and Data Analysis Health Services Research Suicide LGBTQ Social Determinants of Health
Deborah (Debbi) Witham
Managing Director of Public Policy · CARF International
Deborah A. Witham, M.S.W., J.D., leads CARF’s ongoing assessment of and response to developments in public policy.
Quality Primary care and behavioral health integration HIV & AIDS Substance Use Disorders Social Determinants of Health
LeRoi S. Hicks M.D., MPH
Chief Medical Officer of Wilmington Hospital and Physician Leader of Value Institute · ChristianaCare
Dr. Hicks is the recipient of numerous clinical and research awards and is nationally known for his research on health care disparities.
Social Determinants of Health/Health Disparities Medicine Chronic Disease Internal Medicine Health Equity
Dr. Isabella Aboderin
Senior Research Scientist · Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, Oxford University
Dr. Aboderin is also Head of the Program on Aging and Development (APHRC) & Associate Prof of Gerontology at the University of Southampton.
Older Adult Rights Ageing Policy and Development Social Determinants of Health in Old Age Health Systems Access to Health Care
Rose Kakoza, M.D., MPH
Medical Director for Delaware Medicaid Quality Partners ACO · ChristianaCare
Dr. Rose Kakoza specializes in using primary care to improve health equity and the effectiveness of accountable care.
High Risk Population Management Primary Care Delivery Reform Primary Care Population Health
Emily A. Greenfield, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Social Work · Rutgers
Dr. Greenfield's research addresses how early life experiences matter for aging. She also studies age-friendly community change processes.
Ageing Life Course Human Development Social Services Theory Development Loneliness
Tam Phan, PharmD, AAHIVP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy · USC School of Pharmacy
Dr. Phan's work focuses on HIV pharmacotherapy, immunizations, comprehensive medication management, and LGBTQ+ care.
Disease Screening Immunizations Integrative Medicine Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) HIV / AIDS Care
Erin Booker, LPC
Vice President for Community Health and Engagement · ChristianaCare
Erin Booker, LPC, vice president of Community Health and Engagement in the Office of Health Equity
Strategic Collaborations Community Health Community Education Community Partnerships
Kathleen Woodruff
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Clinical Associate Professor Focused on Nursing with specialty in adult primary care and infectious disease.
Management Pathophysiology Nursing Social Work Social Work Education
Dr Alexis Paton
Lecturer, Social Epidemiology and the Sociology of Health · Aston University
Alexis Paton's research focuses on how sociology and medical ethics can improve healthcare services.
Health Inequalities Health Improvement Sociology of Health Bioethics Medical Ethics