St. Bonaventure University

ST. BONAVENTURE FACULTY


Allen, Jeffrey

  • Jeffrey Allen

  • ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
    Public Health and Health Science
    ACADEMIC SCHOOL
    DePerro School of Health Professions

    TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
    Chair, Department of Public Health and Health Sciences,
    Assistant Professor
    CONTACT
    Office phone: (716) 375-2597
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    OFFICE
    Francis Hall 246
    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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