Megan S. Kelley, PhD, CHES

Brief Bio

I am an academic researcher and educator with a background in public health practice and community health education.

I cultivate connections among people, ideas, and opportunities to facilitate learning and promote health.

Research Interests

• Community Health Needs Assessment
• Health Disparities & Health Equity
• Health Literacy & Health Communication
• Social & Behavioral Determinants of Health

Academic Courses Taught

• NUTR 256 Health Disparities and Health Literacy
• NUTR 400 Health Program Planning and Implementation
• NUTR 401 Health Behavior
• NUTR 404 Health Promotion Research and Evaluation
• NUTR 496 Community Health & Wellness Student Internship

Professional Memberships

• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN)
  • Member, Board of Directors; Communication Committee Chair
• Society for Public Health Education

Awards

• Family & Friends Recognition Award (2021)
  Student-nominated faculty award
• Community Public Health Award (2019)
  Minority Health Initiative collaborative project, Lancaster County Board of Health
• Award for Excellence in Public Health Communication (2012)
  National Public Health Information Coalition