Posts Tagged Karen Liller

COPH Activist Lab holds 5th annual boot camp

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The USF College of Public Health (COPH) Activist Lab held its fifth annual boot camp virtually on Jan. 27. Over 200 students, faculty and interested parties took part in the event, which focused on teaching advocacy strategies to promote global health and health equity. The Activist Lab provides interdisciplinary advocacy, […]

Doctoral student researches homelessness in urban communities

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“Homelessness is a chronic human condition impacting 0.2 percent of all Americans with direct individual and populational implications,” said Rolando Trejos. “The housing crisis is not a new phenomenon; however, it has been exacerbated in urban communities in the last decade.” To further understand the health disparities and factors impacting […]

Dr. Karen Liller recognized for academic achievement by USF, tapped for expertise by ASPPH

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USF College of Public Health (COPH) Professor Dr. Karen Liller has been recognized for her expertise on gun violence and injury prevention by both USF and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Distinguished USF Health Professor Liller was recently named a Distinguished USF Health Professor.  Distinguished […]

A is for advocacy: COPH students train middle/high schoolers in advocacy

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Dr. Karen Liller, a USF College of Public Health(COPH) professor and director of the college’s Activist Lab (which provides advocacy training, research and opportunities), teamed with Ellen Kent, coordinator of the USF Health Service Corps, and Activist Lab Student Advisory Board members to develop the Adopt-a-School Program for student advocacy. […]