Dr. Stacey Griner
Assistant Professor, Department of Population & Community Health

Education & Experience:
I received a PhD in Public Health and a graduate certificate in Women and Gender Studies from the University of South Florida. At the University of Florida, I received an MPH with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences, and at St. Petersburg College I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene Education. Prior to entering academia, I was in clinical dental hygiene practice for more than 10 years.
Teaching Areas & Public Health Interests:
In my role as Director of the Public Health Leadership and the Maternal and Child Health MPH programs, I mentor and advise students to become public health experts by meeting their academic and career goals. I teach courses in the MPH Maternal and Child Health program, including Introduction to Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. I also teach one of the MPH core courses: Theoretical Foundations of Individual and Community Health. I have also developed curriculum and activities designed to improve the cultural competence of students in maternal and child health. Through my past experiences teaching courses in health behavior, reproductive health, women’s health, and community health, I have developed a strong dedication to teaching in both in-class and through online settings. In my courses, I facilitate critical thinking by engaging students in group discussions and practical application, particularly related to health policy and advocacy.
I recognize mentorship and the development of interpersonal relationships as a critical component of my academic career. I have mentored students in their training to become clinicians, researchers, and public health experts by focusing on professional development and their academic and research goals.
Professional Activities & Awards:
I am a member of the American College Health Association, the American Academy of Health Behavior, AcademyHealth, and the Association of Teachers of Maternal and Child Health. I’m ad hoc reviewer for Women’s Health Issues, Journal of American College Health, Family and Community Health, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, American Journal of Health Behavior, Journal of Cancer Education, and the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. In the local community, I serve as Treasurer for the Tarrant County Health Equity Alliance.
Scholarly Interests:
The long-term goal of my research is to improve evidence-based guideline implementation and translate research findings into innovative interventions to modify the practice behaviors of healthcare providers and improve the health of communities.
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