Dawn Richardson

Dawn Richardson is a prominent figure at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, currently serving as the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Operations.12 Her career at the institution has been marked by significant roles and contributions:

Academic Leadership

Dr. Richardson has held several key leadership positions within the school:

• Senior Associate Dean of Academic Operations (current role)12
• Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs (previous role)1
• Inaugural Associate Dean for Social Justice13

In her current role, she supports the Dean by providing strategic direction and operational oversight to advance the mission and goals of the School of Public Health. She oversees portfolios including Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Student Success, Social Justice, and Communications & Marketing.1

Academic Background

Dr. Richardson's educational background includes:

• DrPH from the University of California, Berkeley (2010)1
• MPH in Global Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (2002)1
• B.S. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (1994)1

She also completed a postdoctoral program at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Health Scholars Program in 2012.1

Research and Expertise

As a social epidemiologist and mixed-methodologist, Dr. Richardson's research focuses on:

• Investigating social and structural determinants of health inequities
• Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
• Health inequities among Latinos and populations of color
• Impact of systemic racism and socioeconomic inequity on health outcomes

Her recent research efforts include studies on:

• Reducing inequities in colorectal cancer testing and treatment for Latinos
• Documentation status and immigrant women's health
• Evaluation of paid leave policies and access barriers
• Supporting women of color in STEM-focused public health1

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Richardson has received several awards and honors, including:

• PSU President's Diversity Award for Distinguished Faculty (2018)
• PSU Faculty Fellow for Equity & Social Justice in Community-Based Learning (2017)
• PSU Faculty Fellow for Sustainability, Institute for Sustainability Studies (2016)1

Dr. Richardson's work demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice, antiracism, and health equity in public health education and research.