School of Health Sciences
Academic Advising
3070 Human Health Building
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4452
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(248) 370-2369
shs@oakland.edu
Dean's Office
Human Health Building
(248) 370-3562
inhealth@oakland.edu
Educational Background:
PhD; Health Behavior, Indiana University
MPH; Indiana University
BA; Spanish; University of Michigan
Teaching Interests:
Global Health
Bioethics
Community Health
Research and Evaluation Methods
Theories of Health Behavior
Research/Scholarship:
Dr. Stevenson is interested in using mixed methods and community-based participatory approaches to improving health outcomes for individuals. Her research focuses on exploring helping behaviors in low-resource settings, improving physical activity and eating behaviors, and increasing individuals’ and communities’ capacity to improve overall health. Additionally, she has worked as a program specialist and evaluator for a number of programs locally and internationally surrounding HIV/AIDS prevention, youth empowerment, sexual health, domestic violence, human rights, physical activity and eating, and building community capacity. Current and former partners include the Cornerstone Foundation of Belize, Detroit SOUP, Healthy Pontiac We Can!, the Lawn Academy, and Oakland County Health Division.
Professional Affiliations:
America Public Health Association
Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Learning
Personal Interests:
Hiking, camping, kayaking, cooking, beer tasting, yoga, traveling