Melissa Watford

Education

  • DHSc, Community & Public Health, Radford University Carilion, Roanoke, VA, May 2024
  • MEd, Health Education, Boston University, Boston, MA, September 1993
  • BS, Business Administration, Providence College, Providence, RI, May 1989

Current Teaching

  • Professional Development in Public Health (PH2400)
  • Communication in Public Health (PH2300)
  • Foundations in Health Behavior (PH3700)
  • Public Health Interventions I (PH 3800)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Public Health Association (APHA)
  • North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA)
  • North Carolina Community Health Worker Association (NCCHWA)

Selected Presentations

  • Safe Routes to School National Conference, Sacramento, CA, “Engaging Youth in Safe Routes to School” August 2013
  • Inaugural National Health Impact Assessment Meeting, Washington, DC, “Using HIA toEvaluate Potential Impacts of Pedestrian Infrastructure on Childhood Obesity” April 2012
  • 2008 Southern Obesity Summit, Birmingham, AL, “Gardens as a Gateway to Wellness” November 2008
  • American Public He alth Association Conference, Washington, DC, “Creating Environments that Support Physical Activity” October 2011
Title: Lecturer, DHSc, Community & Public Health, Public Health

Email address: Email me

Phone: (828) 262-2738

Office address
Leon Levine Hall 455