Community Health & Resilience

Patrick is an Assistant Professor of Public Health whose work centers on community engagement, public deliberation, and building trauma-informed environments. He holds a PhD in Human Sciences from Oklahoma State University, an M.Ed. in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Maryland, and a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from Bowling Green State University. With an extensive professional background spanning student affairs, civic engagement, and community-based participatory research, Patrick views education and consulting as collaborative partnerships. His expertise lies in using public deliberation as a vital tool for community problem-solving, coordinating resilience networks, and helping organizations map out structural pathways to navigate uncertainty. 

Andrew is a dedicated public health professional, researcher, and assessment specialist with expertise in advanced statistical modeling and mixed methods. He earned his PhD in Public and Community Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin, an MPH from Oklahoma State University, and dual bachelor's degrees in Public Health and Sociology from the University of Arkansas. Andrew’s extensive background includes managing community health projects, analyzing health disparities and social inequalities, and publishing peer-reviewed research focused on rural health, telehealth, and underserved populations. He specializes in leveraging complex data architectures to improve academic program delivery, ensuring that future health professionals and community systems are verifiably prepared to serve their communities effectively.