Christi M. Navarro, Ph.D.

Education:

• Ph. D. Florida International University
• M.S. Nova Southeastern University
• B.S. Florida International University

Honors Courses
BPH 3010H Epidemology: Distribution & Determinants of Health

BPH 3990H Inside/Out: Exploring Population Mental Health & Well-being

• Honors course instructor
• Advises Honors student research
• Regularly participates in Honors activities

Research Focus

• Mental health promotion
• Mental health literacy
• Adolescent health risk behavior
• Health promotion in vulnerable populations

Christi Navarro, Ph.D., teaches courses in community health, mental health, and epidemiology. Her honors courses explore multidisciplinary perspectives and utilize scientific literature, popular media, and field expert presentations to lift the content off the pages. Navarro is an NSU alumna with an M.S. in Educational Leadership. She earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences, graduate certificate in Women's Studies, and Ph.D. in Public Health with a specialization in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention from Florida International University. Her experience and training is in program evaluation, research, health, education, and social service. Navarro implements, develops, and evaluates community-based programs that address health and risk behavior among youth.