KU Center for Community Health and Development

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Pearl Avari on her new title of Assistant Research Professor! 🎉
This well‑deserved achievement reflects her dedication, expertise, and commitment to advancing community health and development. We’re excited to see the continued impact of her work in this new role.
Learn more about Pearl and her work: https://communityhealth.ku.edu/people/pearl-avari-phd

Q&A with Interim Director Christina Holt. With thanks to our partners at the KU Life Span Institute.

The Life Span Institute is made up of more than 400 scientists, students, and staff. Get to know us!

This week, we’re highlighting our 6‑question Q&A with Christina Holt, Interim Director at KU Center for Community Health and Development. Her work helps communities tackle big challenges and create lasting improvements in health and well‑being. https://loom.ly/TWmPrrQ

We’re proud to share that Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson will be a featured panelist for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Week Kickoff Event!
Dr. Watson-Thompson continues to advance innovative, collaborative approaches that strengthen communities and improve health outcomes.
Join this important conversation with national and regional experts as they explore how partnerships can help people live healthier lives.
📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ Noon–1 p.m.
💻 Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
🔗 Register here:ce3732e8-7ad9-49ac-bf11-d939996e0e33@1984aac0-7e83-4a2b-925d-f834a5a9cbd4" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ce3732e8-7ad9-49ac-bf11-d939996e0e33@1984aac0-7e83-4a2b-925d-f834a5a9cbd4

Our Center and Department of Applied Behavioral Science colleagues enjoyed an afternoon of service celebrating Dr. Vincent Francisco’s career and retirement. Congratulations, Vincent!

🌍☀️☮️ “I am always amazed at how so much of what [Vincent] invented and developed are in common use across community organizations and broader systems, making the world a better place.”
- Dr. Jerry Schultz