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Melissa Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES

Melissa Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES

Graduate Research Fellow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Professor | Online MPH Program Director | Public Health Leader

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      2002 - 2003
      Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Community Health Education

      Capstone Project: Content Analysis of Prescription Drug Information Contained in Health Education Materials.

    • University of Florida

      2003 - 2005
      Graduate Certificate, Health Communication

    • University of Florida

      2002 - 2006
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Health Behavior

      Dissertation: Measuring Non-Medical Prescription Drug Use and Associated Risk-Taking Behaviors among Adolescents.

    • Coral Gables Senior High School

      1994 - 1998
      High School International Baccalaureate Program

      Activities and Societies: Student Government President, International Baccalaureate Program, Gablettes Dance Team Captain

    • Wellesley College

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Neuroscience and Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Biology and Chemistry Research Assistant, Zeta Alpha Literary Society, Wellesley College Dancers

  • Experience

    • University of Florida

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      Graduate Research Fellow

      • Executed three quantitative studies on the prevention of prescription drug abuse among youth.

    • University of West Florida

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
      Assistant Professor

      • Developed and implemented curricula for eight core courses, conducted research, facilitated internships, and served as advisor to 50+ students/year in the B.S. in Health Education program.

    • Florida International University

      Jan 2009 - Aug 2023

      • Prepare and facilitate 16 unique courses for the Stempel College of Public Health and the Honors College. • Employ innovative teaching strategies to motivate adult learners in face-to-face and online modalities.• Serve as academic and career advisor to 50+ students/year in the Master of Public Health Program. • Mentor graduate students on master’s-level capstone projects and doctoral dissertations.• Maintain an active research agenda focused on maternal, youth, and family health.• Serve as the inaugural faculty advisor to the Leaders in Maternal and Child Health student interest club. Show less

      • Clinical Associate Professor-Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

        Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

      • Director, Maternal & Child Health Training Program (HRSA-MCH Public Health Catalyst)

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2023

      • Clinical Assistant Professor-Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

        Aug 2009 - Jul 2020

      • Interim Assistant Dean of Student & Alumni Affairs

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

      • Assistant Dean of Student & Alumni Affairs

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

      • Master of Public Health (MPH) Practicum Coordinator

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

    • University of Georgia College of Public Health

      Aug 2023 - now
      Director of Online Programming and Professional Practice

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid

      American Heart Association
      Oct 2018

    • Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Nov 2021

    • MCHES (Master Certified Health Education Specialist)

      National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc
      Jan 2005
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Healthy Communities Clinical Director

      Issued by Special Olympics Florida Healthy Community on Nov 2013
      Special Olympics Florida Healthy CommunityAssociated with Melissa Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES

    • Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Community Action Group Member

      Issued by Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade on Aug 2018
      Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-DadeAssociated with Melissa Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES

    • Upper School Science Fair Judge

      Issued by American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus on Dec 2021
      American Heritage Schools - Broward CampusAssociated with Melissa Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES

    • Miami-Dade Community Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Nurse-Family Partnership on Aug 2018
      Nurse-Family PartnershipAssociated with Melissa Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES

    • Volunteer (Troop Leader 2015-2018)

      Issued by Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida on Sept 2015
      Girl Scouts of Southeast FloridaAssociated with Melissa Howard, PhD, MPH, MCHES