Our Mission
We strive for health equity and social justice via research, education, and service, with community engagement at the heart of all we do. Our work spans the translational continuum within public health—we seek to understand and change the systemic, structural, social, and behavioral factors that affect health to promote optimal well-being for all.
Our Vision
To have a transformational, real-world impact in service of health and social justice.
Our Values
We recognize that upholding the following core values requires intentional work and is an ongoing process. We commit to doing this work and to continual growth and improvement.
INCLUSIVITY
We are committed to creating and sustaining a climate of inclusivity where our faculty, students, and staff can thrive. To that end, we commit to practicing reflexivity and cultural humility, and to actively listening and showing respect to others.
JUSTICE
We strive to uphold the principles of fairness, equity, and impartiality. We are committed to ensuring all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
COLLABORATION
At the heart of our department is the spirit of partnership; we value collaboration and co-learning with communities, learners, and scholars across disciplines, and we elevate community knowledge and input in our work.
IMPACT
We are committed to real-world impact in service of health equity—in our communities, in education, and in our science.
INTEGRITY
We strive to maintain an environment of trust with our community partners, with our participants, with our learners, and with our colleagues. We will remain accountable to one another and to the communities we serve, and commit to giving our best every day.