Katherine M. Anderson, MPH, is a Clinical Research Coordinator in with Division of Infectious Disease and Global Public Health, Department of Medicine, at University of California San Diego. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and French from Marquette University, and her Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education from Emory University. Currently, she is works on several of Dr. Jamila K. Stockman’s studies, including The THRIVE Study, LinkPositively, and The BRIDGES Project.

Katherine began her career in public health conducting research on perceived access to healthcare among African American communities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a particular focus on health disparities. During her graduate career, she narrowed her focus to sexual and reproductive health access and disparities, conducting research both in the United States and in West Africa. Additionally, Katherine was a member of the Emory Prevention Research Center, where she partnered to conduct translational research on health influenced by the local environment.

Katherine is deeply committed to the promotion of health equity, and understanding the syndemic nature of disease, identity, and society in the health of vulnerable and marginalized populations.