Melanie Nadeau, PhD, MPH, BS
Tribal Affiliation/Ethnic/Racial Background: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Current Position: Operational Director-American Indian Public Health Resource Center Assistant Professor of Practice-University of North Dakota Degree(s): Bachelor of Science (Psychology)-University of North Dakota Masters of Public Health (Community Health Education)-University of Minnesota PhD (Social/Behavioral Epidemiology)-University of Minnesota Area of Focus: Social Behavioral Epidemiology Community Health Education Health Disparities What motivated you to obtain your educational/career goals? The poor health in both my family and community What steps did you take to achieve those goals? Found mentors, applied for scholarships, attended conferences/workshops etc. to network and learn. Also attended trainings. Worked interdisciplinary and stayed connected to the community by becoming a community-engaged scholar. Describe any obstacles or barriers th...