Jennifer Beard, PhD, MA, MPH, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health at Boston University School of Public Health where she is the Director of the Public Health Writing Program. She is an Assistant Director of Narrative in the BU Center for Antiracist Research, the Associate Editor of Public Health Post, and a co-founder of the Global Health Storytelling Program.
This book is a fantastic application of the social-ecological model to writing! Jennifer Beard speaks clearly to public health instructors by using familiar approaches like harm reduction and student-centering in developing a road map for engagement with writing-learners. Her self-effacing narrative style makes Teaching Public Health Writing a fun must-read for teachers in the field. * Sara Mackenzie, Teaching Professor Emeritus, University of Washington * Writing the story of a population's health is our collective obligation. This essential book aims to prepare graduates to be competent writers and fulfill this critical duty. A priceless faculty resource! * Laura Magana, President and CEO, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health *