Cristin Kearns
Division of Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health,
Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies
Areas of Work:
Childhood nutrition, Ethics, Health equity, Healthcare financing, Nutrition
Impact Levels:
Institutional, International, Local, National, Professional, State
Impacts:
Broader culture, State laws, policies, and regulations, Local laws, policies, and regulations, Professional practice, Published expert/advisory panel recommendations or guidelines
Strategies:
Advisory/technical assistance role, Curriculum development, Direct advocacy with legislators (1:1 and community meetings), Direct work with policymakers, Employment in the public sector in a policy-related role, Engagement with community advocacy groups (local, regional, or national), Leadership role, Media engagement, Participate in a policy-related academic center, Participation in professional associations and advisory bodies, Provided public testimony to legislators and regulators, Public advisory bodies, Public policy research, Published in professional literature, Received training in a policy-related field, Serve as an expert witness, Work with groups that advocate for policy change, Write editorials/blogs promoting research-informed policy change
