Allen, Jeffrey
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
Public Health and Health Science
ACADEMIC SCHOOL
DePerro School of Health Professions
TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Interim Chair, Public Health, Health Science
Interim Director, Master of Public Health programs
CONTACT
Office phone: (716) 375-2597
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OFFICE
Francis Hall 202
COURSES TAUGHT
- HS 413. Health Sciences Internship
- PHB 301. Public Health Promotion Planning
- HS 309. Nutrition
- PHB 302. Diversity & Inclusion in Public Health
- PHB 202. Marketing & Communication in Public Health
- HS 201. Research Methods in Health
ACADEMIC DEGREES
- Doctorate of Health Sciences, Indiana State University, 2019
- Master of Public Affairs, Health Services Administration, Indiana University Northwest, 2015
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Health Studies, Purdue University Northwest, 2012
OTHER EDUCATION
- Indiana certified Emergency Medical Technician
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I actually enjoyed a first career in the hospitality industry serving as an area director, corporate trainer, and broadline foodservice territory manager. A convergence of events led me to the healthcare arena where I have worked in emergency field medicine, served as a career development liaison for the allied health programs at Purdue Northwest while teaching for 5 years, and I’m excited to say I’ve made the transition to St. Bonaventure.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Publications
- Allen, J. (2023). The indirect effects of food insecurity on obesogenic environments. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 1052957.
- Allen, J. S. (2014). Precipitating Factors Influencing Obesity Rates in Indiana. Journal of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences, 17, 154-65.
- Allen, J. S. (2013). The Other in One Another. Portals, 41, 23-35.
- Allen, J. S. (2012). The Old World: Shaped by Economics and Disease. Portals, 40, 45-48
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROJECTS
Research Interests
obesity, food insecurity, rural health, sleep quality and duration
Papers in progress
- Indirect Effects of Social System Factors on Community Obesity Rates (in progress)
- Toxic Supervisors, Diminished Sleep Duration and Quality, and Health Outcomes (in progress)
- Physical Activity Barriers in the Digital Age (in revision)
- Inspiring Positive Health Behaviors through Social Media and Recreational Applications (in progress)
PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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