The Center’s leadership team (below) has a wide range of backgrounds and interests.
–Jordan Addison is a first-year MCH student, and is a Research Assistant (RA) for the Center.
–Grace Armon is a second year MCH MPH student, Center RA and ex-officio of the MCH Student Interest Group (MCHSIG) Executive Committee.
–Sara Benning, MLS, directs the day-to-day activities of the HRSA-funded Center. If you’re interested in learning more about the Center, the technical assistance we provide or how to partner on an educational event or training, contact Ms. Benning at mch at umn.edu.
–Zobeida Bonilla, PhD, MPH, MA, is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology and Community Health. She is also a Co-Investigator on the HRSA-funded Center training grant.
–J’Mag Karbeah, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in Health and Policy Management and an alumni of the UMN MCH Program.
–Rebecca Shlafer, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health and an alumni of the UMN MCH Program.
–Andrea Smith is a first year MCH student, Center RA and MCHSIG Executive Committee member.
–Drissa Toure, MD, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology and Community Health.
–Sarah Vandenbergen is a second year MCH student, Center RA and MCHSIG Executive Committee President.