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School of Arts and Sciences
About
Kimberly Levitt is a public health professional who has worked in the non-profit sector, government sector, clinical research, public health, and the health sciences industry. Her skill set spans many areas including global health, health promotion and education, HIV prevention, and LGBTQ health awareness and promotion. Kimberly has a BS degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Health and Wellness from George Washington University, along with a Master of Public Health, with a focus on Community Health and Doctorate of Health Sciences from MCPHS. In addition, Kimberly was a TedTalk speaker who addressed the value and importance of LGBTQ cultural competency within the healthcare field.
Education
- 2014 The George Washington University, B.S. in Exercise Science and minor in Health and Wellness
- 2018 MCPHS, Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Community Health
- 2021 MCPHS, Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS)
Research Interests
- HIV/AIDS education
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis education
- Women's Health
- LGBTQ Health
- International Health
Programs
- Biotechnology (BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Health Sciences (BS)
- Health Sciences (BS)—Degree Completion
- Health Sciences (DHS)
- Health Sciences (MHS)
- Health Sciences Pathway: Acupuncture (BS/MAc)
- Health Sciences Pathway: Occupational Therapy (BS/MSOT)
- Medical and Molecular Biology (BS)
- Premedical Health Studies (BS)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Medicine (BS/MD with SGU)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Dental Medicine (BS/DMD)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Optometry (BS/OD)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Osteopathic Medicine (BS/DO with LECOM)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Osteopathic Medicine (BS/DO with ATSU)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Veterinary Medicine (BS/DVM with SGU)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Physician Assistant Studies (BS/MPAS)
- Public Health (BS)
- Public Health (MPH)
- Public Health Graduate Certificate
Featured Affiliations
American Public Health Association (APHA) 2018- present
LinkFounder and President of Public Health Society at MCPHS 2016-2018
LinkThe Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2016-2018
LinkEducation
- 2014 The George Washington University, B.S. in Exercise Science and minor in Health and Wellness
- 2018 MCPHS, Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Community Health
- 2021 MCPHS, Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS)
Research Interests
- HIV/AIDS education
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis education
- Women's Health
- LGBTQ Health
- International Health
Programs
- Biotechnology (BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Health Sciences (BS)
- Health Sciences (BS)—Degree Completion
- Health Sciences (DHS)
- Health Sciences (MHS)
- Health Sciences Pathway: Acupuncture (BS/MAc)
- Health Sciences Pathway: Occupational Therapy (BS/MSOT)
- Medical and Molecular Biology (BS)
- Premedical Health Studies (BS)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Medicine (BS/MD with SGU)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Dental Medicine (BS/DMD)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Optometry (BS/OD)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Osteopathic Medicine (BS/DO with LECOM)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Osteopathic Medicine (BS/DO with ATSU)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Veterinary Medicine (BS/DVM with SGU)
- Premedical Health Studies Pathway: Physician Assistant Studies (BS/MPAS)
- Public Health (BS)
- Public Health (MPH)
- Public Health Graduate Certificate
Publications
PUBLICATIONS
- Levitt, K. (2021). KevinMD. LGBTQ people living with HIV: considerations during COVID-19.
- Gruenglas, J., Abimbola, O., Asogha-Shemlon, C., Bell, A., Bishop, D., Castronova, S., Chon, T., Dillon, K. ,Shirley Elee, L., Graham, C., Hamacher, E., Haynes, S., Jones, S., Kasai, D., Levitt, K., Martino, L., Massey, C., Ntori, M., Senneville, E., Taylor, S., Welk, Z., & Ewing, H. (2021). Cross- disciplinary narratives on COVID-19: Local perspectives from global health science graduate students. International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Research, 4(2). ISSN: 2688-9501
- Levitt, K., & Ticho, C. (2020). Philly Gay News. HIV+/LGBTQ People During COVID-19.
- Levitt, K. (2020). The Morning Call. Readers React: HIV testing available despite COVID-19 barriers.
- Levitt, K. (2019), & Tallon, L. (2019). Positively Aware. Challenges Accessing PrEP for HIV Prevention in England.
PRESENTATIONS
- Addressing Barriers to Care and Medical Mistrust in the LGBTQ Community During CO Levitt K., Shanker, A., Suppes, K., Brasavage, C. NNLM Responding to the COVID-19 Inf April 2021.
- LGBTQ Health Promotion Delivered via Digital Outreach in Response to COVID-19: Shanker, A., Suppes, K., Levitt, K. Virtual Presentation: 72nd Annual Conference of the Society for Public Health Education. April 2021.
- Tackling LGBTQ Stigma: What like it’s hard?: Levitt, K. Virtual Event: MCPHS TedTalk. November 2020.
- Challenges Accessing PrEP in England: Levitt, K. Poster Presentation: SYNCronicity Virtual Conference on HIV HCV STIs and LGBT Health. September 2020.
- Challenges Accessing PrEP for HIV Prevention in England: Levitt, K. Poster Presentation: American Public Health Association 2020 Virtual Conference. October 2020.
- Challenges Accessing PrEP in England: Levitt, K. Poster Presentation: SYNChronicity Conference on HIV HCV STIs and LGBT Health. December 2019.
- Challenges Accessing PrEP for HIV Prevention in England: Levitt, K. Roundtable Presentation: American Public Health Association 2019 Annual Conference. November 2019.
- Challenges Accessing PrEP for HIV Prevention in England: Levitt, K. Poster Presentation: American Public Health Association 2019 Annual Conference. November 2019.
- Challenges Accessing PrEP in England: Levitt, K. Poster Presentation: SYNChronicity Conference on HIV HCV STIs and LGBT Health. April 2019.
- Latino Gay and Bisexual Men: Reviewing Condom Use and Alcohol Use and the Risk for HIV/AIDS: Levitt, K. Roundtable Presentation: American Public Health Association 2018 Annual Conference. November 2018.
Awards and Honors
- Lehigh Valley Business Healthcare Hero in Community Outreach and Education Hero (June, 2021)
- APHA Regional Student Liaison of the Year (October, 2019)
- President's Commitment to Diversity Award (May 2018)
- MCPHS University Emerging Leader Award Nominee (March 2018)
- MCPHS University Ambassador Scholarship (September 2017)
More Affiliations
- American Public Health Association (APHA) 2018- present
- Founder and President of Public Health Society at MCPHS 2016-2018
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2016-2018
Courses
- PBH765- Community Health Assessments (Spring 2023)
- HSC330- Leadership, Health and Education (Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022)
- HSC310- Healthcare Informatics (Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Summer 2022, Fall 2022)
- PBH856- Community Mapping (Spring 2019)