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Alicia L Best is a/an Assistant Professor in the University Of South Florida department at University Of South Florida

University of South Florida - Public Health

Assistant Professor at University of South Florida
Higher Education
Alicia
Best
Tampa, Florida
I am socio-behavioral researcher and certified health education specialist (CHES) with academic training and experience in health education and promotion, health communication, and cancer-related health disparities. I conduct original research focused on the use of communication approaches to address cancer-related health disparities with emphasis on meaningful engagement of underserved communities. I also teach graduate-level courses in health disparities, social marketing, and socio-behavioral science.

Specialties: Cancer Prevention & Control; Health Communication; Health Equity & Social Justice; Faith-Health Research

Experience

  • HEALing Community Center

    Director, Research and Community Health

    I had the primary responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs to support disease prevention and management for a federally qualified health center, as well as directing the organization's research efforts.

  • Office of Public Health Practice

    Health Communication Research Associate

    I was responsible for writing and editing public health content for print and web-based environments; strategic planning and ongoing management of social media activities; creating marketing materials; engaging in health communication research; and providing training on how to develop a web strategy for healthcare organizations.

  • American Cancer Society

    Postdoctoral Research Intern

    I assisted with and led projects within the Behavioral Research Center, in the areas of cancer disparities, cancer and aging, and the role of faith among cancer survivors.

  • University of South Florida

    Assistant Professor

    Alicia worked at University of South Florida as a Assistant Professor

Education

  • Alabama State University

    BS

    Health Information Management

  • Morehouse School of Medicine

    Master of Public Health

    Health Education/Promotion

  • University of South Carolina

    PhD

    Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior