University Closed in Honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, Oct. 12
The university is closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Classes are canceled, and all administrative offices are closed. We will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Dr. Phronie Jackson is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science in Community Health Sciences program at the University of the District of Columbia, with a focus on improving health outcomes for underserved populations, especially older adults and BIPOC communities. She has extensive experience in community health and outreach, having worked in various roles, including Director of Prevention Programs at Damien Ministries, and is committed to advancing equity in health through research, mentorship and community-based approaches.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health, Walden University Master of Public Health, Walden University Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, Spelman College
Roles
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, B.S. Community Health Sciences, UDC, 2020-Present Assistant Professor, B.A. Health Education, UDC, 2019-Present Director of Prevention Programs, Damien Ministries, 2018-22 Founder and CEO, WALK Ward 5 Health Coalition, Inc., 2018-Present Community Health Outreach Manager, Medstar Health, 2014-17 Program Coordinator, CDC Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative, National Council of Negro Women, 2011-14 Prevention wtih Positive Case Manager, The Women’s Collective, 1996-2011
Courses Taught
Personal and Community Health Survey of Public Health Public Health Planning Organization and Administrations Global Health Health Practicum Mental Health Health and Safety of Community Populations Consumer Health Health Internship Drug Use and Abuse Measurements and Evaluation Senior Project Principles of Psychology Frontier Capstone I Frontier Capstone II Environmental Health Environmental Sciences Seminar Health Issues Weight Training and Conditioning Women's Health Foundation of Health Promotion
Expertise
Supervising Field Work Established Student Public Health Club Launched Healthy Cities Healthy People Laboratory
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Improving health outcomes and advancing equity for underserved populations, particularly older adults and BIPOC communities; dissemination and implementation of evidenced-based interventions; quality of life for older adults; nutrition and physical activity for older adults; mental health in BIPOC communities; mentoring students
