Michelle Strong, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, UNMC Department of Health Promotion
MPH and DrPH Program Director, Department of Health Promotion
Michelle Strong, PhD, MPH, is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Promotion of the UNMC College of Public Health. She also is director of the master of public health graduate program in the department.
Previously, Dr. Strong was an instructional assistant professor and graduate assistant in the Department of Health and Kinesiology of the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University.
- 2021, Doctor of Philosophy-Health Education, Texas A&M University
- 2022, Master of Public Health-Epidemiology, Texas A&M University
- 2021, Graduate Certificate-Maternal and Child Health, Texas A&M University
- 2021, Graduate Certificate-Health Coaching, Texas A&M University
- 2011, Master of Fine Arts-Contemporary Dance, Case Western Reserve University
- 2006, Bachelor of Science-Biology, Texas A&M University
Michelle Strong is an advocate for building resilience among military families and is interested in social determinants of health as they relate to the military lifestyle. Her current work focuses on improving the military life experience for military families and building strong communities of support and solidarity. She previously researched teaching and training methodology related to modern dance and encouraging the growth of the whole dancer, mind, body, and spirit. She is a passionate educator and loves meeting new people, hearing their stories, and supporting them as they realize their potential and find their strengths.
- Strong, MRB. (2021). Depression, Social Networks, and Social Support During the Perinatal and Postpartum Period Among Military-Affiliated Women. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University.
- Strong, M. (2016) Encouraging Dancers to Cross-Train. National Dance Society Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, 34-40.
- Strong, M. & Pooley, A. (2017) Structuring a successful dance class: Strategies to promote effective and enjoyable learning. National Dance Society Journal, Vol. 2, No. 1, 13-19.