Melissa Hawkins

Professor of Public Health, Director of Public Health Scholars Program, American University

Melissa Hawkins is the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Health Studies at American University. She is an epidemiologist with expertise in maternal and child health and on improving pregnancy outcomes. She is currently researching community health workers and whether they can help improve health equity. She earned a masters and PhD from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from Emory University. 

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