Elizabeth Allen PhD, MPH

Elizabeth Allen PhD, MPH
  • Associate Professor
  • Master of Public Health (MPH) Assistant Professor
  • Katies for Aging Research and Equity (KARE)
Dr. Elizabeth Allen holds a master鈥檚 degree in environmental health and a PhD in environmental epidemiology. In addition, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship focused on community engaged research methods to advance health equity and justice. Dr. Allen collaborates with students, international non-governmental organizations, and a global network of scholars in her research. Her work focuses on the impact of the environment on social, emotional, physical health. Her current research focuses on the intersection of climate change and violence against women and girls in agrarian based economies. Other projects include work on community health volunteer models, women鈥檚 empowerment in Peru, climate change, and social justice focused education. Dr. Allen teaches courses in Global Environmental Health and Epidemiology.