Dr. Megan Roberts
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Associate Professor, OSU College of Public Health
Dr. Megan Roberts is an Associate Professor of Public Health at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on tobacco use among populations historically targeted by the tobacco industry–particularly adolescents and young adults, racial/ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals living in rural areas.
What was a memorable experience of your public health career?
I supported the restriction on flavored tobacco products that was recently passed in our city of Columbus, OH. A lot of public health equity advocates worked very hard to make this happen: working with key community stakeholders, garnering support from the public, and providing testimony to the City Council. It was really exciting to watch the process unfold, but also nerve-racking because of the strong industry opposition!
What advice would you give to students pursuing public health?
Public health is so incredibly broad, so take time to find an area that is the right fit for you. Working or volunteering with public health faculty or public health organizations is a great way to experience different environments.
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