Jeffrey Hallam

Dr. Jeffrey Hallam is a distinguished public health scholar and leader with over 30 years of experience. As Senior Associate Dean for Research and Global Affairs at Kent State University’s College of Public Health, he also directs the Healthy Communities Research Institute. Holding degrees from The Ohio State University (BS, 1988; MA, 1991; PhD, 1995), his research focuses on theory-based interventions to affect health behaviors. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and millions in funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, NIH, and others, Dr. Hallam has held key roles at The Ohio State University, Baylor University, the University of Mississippi, and Kent State University. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, he is a Certified Public Health professional and Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. His leadership includes a past presidency of the American Academy of Health Behavior and roles with the American Public Health Association. Dr. Hallam’s community service spans local health initiatives and global engagement, including a 2022 Visiting Scholar role in Brazil. He continues to advance public health through research, mentorship, and leadership.