Lab Members

2019, BS, Psychology, University of Worcester, Worcester, UK
2020, MS, Clinical and Health Psychology, Bangor University, Bangor, Wales, UK

Areas of Interest:
Nutrition
Physical Activity

2022, Master of Public Health, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
2020, B.S., Public Health, Health Education and Promotion, Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus, Savannah, GA

Areas of Interest:
Noncommunicable diseases
Obesity prevention and treatment
Health disparities and minority and underserved populations
Access to care

2019, MS, Public Health Nutrition, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
2017, Dietetic Intern, Kenya Nutritionists & Dietitians Institute Internship Program
2016, BS, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University

Areas of Interest:
Public Health Nutrition
Prevention of chronic diseases
Nutrition Education
Food Security

Postdoctoral Fellow
2017, MPH, Health Services Administration, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY
2014, B.Pharm., Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

Areas of Interest:
Access to care
Preventive care
Racial disparities in health
Child and adolescent health
Residential segregation and health behaviors

Research Assistant Professor/Co-Investigator for the NEW Soul D&I study
2019, Ph.D., Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2016, M.P.H, Community Health Education, Baylor University, Waco, TX
2014, B.S.Ed., Exercise Physiology, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Areas of Interest:
Community-based participatory research
Dissemination & Implementation
“For-cause” physical activity events
Physical activity

Program Assistant
2024, BA, Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Areas of Interest:
Healthcare Reform
Health Disparities
Sustainability

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for the BRIE Lab
2014, Health Communications Certificate, University of South Carolina
1999, Master of Public Health, Health Promotion and Education,  University of South Carolina
1984, Bachelor of Arts, Business Management/Psychology, Goucher College

Areas of Interest:
Health Disparities
Health Communication
Health Literacy
Exercise and Weight Loss in minority communities

Project Manager for the mLife study
2012, Ph.D., Exercise Science, Applied Physiology, University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC
2011, M.S, Exercise Science, University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC
2003, B.S., Physical Therapy, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia.

Areas of Interest:
Physical Activity and Nutrition Lifestyle Interventions
Exercise as medicine interventions
Technology in health promotion and prevention of chronic diseases
Physical Activity

Postdoctoral Fellow
2022, Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia SC
2016, MS, Sports and Exercise Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon TX
2013, BS, Sports and Exercise Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon TX

Areas of Interest:
Diet and Physical Activity
Self-Management of Chronic Illness
Health Behavior/Health Psychology

Project Manager for the DG3D study
2021, BS, Biology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Areas of Interest:
Social Determinants of Health
Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition Education

Nutrition Interventionist for the DG3D Study
2024, Food For Life Instructor Candidate, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Washington, DC
2014, Certificate of Integrative Nutrition, Institute of Integrative Nutrition, New York, NY
1993, Juris Doctorate, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
1988, Master of Science Healthcare Administration, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
1982, Bachelor of Science Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Areas of Interest:
Nutrition Education
Prevention of Chronic Diseases through nutritional interventions
Health Disparities and Minority Health
Food Insecurity

2019, Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2013, M.P.H., Health Promotion/Behavioral Science, University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin, TX
2011, B.S., Psychology, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA

Areas of Interest:
Child obesity prevention and treatment
Nutrition and obesity disparities in low-income and minority populations
Family nutrition and physical activity interventions
Food security and access
Use of mobile technology for health promotion

Postdoctoral Fellow with the NEW Soul study
2019, Ph.D., Maternal and Child Health (Minor in Health Behavior), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
2009, MSc, Latin American Politics, University of London, London, UK
2008, BA, Political Science, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Areas of Interest:
Qualitative Research
Food Policy
Food Insecurity and Food Access
Obesity Prevention
Sustainability
Social Determinants of Health

2019, Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2013, M.S., Management, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
2012, M.S., Wellness Management, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
2009, B.S., Integrative Health Sciences, Stetson University, Deland, Florida

Areas of Interest:
mHealth and eHealth
Built environment and physical activity
Diet and lifestyle interventions

2018, Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.
2013, M.S., Health Promotion, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.
2011, B.S., Global Health and Communications, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA.

Areas of Interest:
Nutrition and physical activity education
Obesity prevention and treatment
Technology in health education and interventions
Health behavior change theories
Adolescent health behaviors

2015, Dr.P.H., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.
2010 M.P.H., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina

Areas of Interest:
Faith & health integration
College student health
Sexual & reproductive health
The impact of gender norms on health behaviors & outcomes
Qualitative research methods

2018, Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2014 Graduate Certificate Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida
2011 M.S., Nutrition, University of Alabama
2007 B.A., Journalism, Auburn University

Areas of Interest:
Nutrition communication and food policy
Community nutrition
Environmental nutrition intervention and evaluation
Childhood obesity
School-based nutrition education

2015, Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.
2008, M.S.W., Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.
2005, B.A., Psychology, The University of the South, Sewanee, T.N.

Areas of Interest:
mHealth and eHealth
Obesity prevention and treatment
Nutrition education
Health communication

2019, Dietetic Intern, New York-Presbyterian Dietetic Internship Program, New York, NY
2018, M.S Nutrition Education and Food Science, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
2015, B.A, Psychology, Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Areas of Interest:
Nutrition Education
Public Health Nutrition
Self-Esteem
Adolescence and Teenage Wellness
Physical Activity
Food Insecurity, Diet, and Environment

2016, Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.
2008, B.A., Human Biology and Anthropological Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Areas of Interest:
Use of mobile technologies in health behavior research
Family interventions for obesity prevention and treatment
Parent-child communication and health behaviors
Community physical activity promotion

Director or Workforce Development
2021, PhD, Health Services, Policy, and Management, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2009, M.P.H. Health Services, Policy, and Management, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2008, B.S. Chemistry, Minor in Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Areas of Interest:
Policy, Systems and Environmental Strategies to address Obesity Prevention and Food Access
Health Disparities and Minority Health
Community Organizing, Building, and Partnerships for Holistic Health
Capacity Building for Organizational Development and Sustainability
Public Health Nutrition
Physical Activity
Recruitment and Retention of Research Participants