Dr. Liz Klein, MPH
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Chair & Professor, OSU College of Public Health– Health Behavior & Health Promotion Division
Dr. Klein is a trained behavioral epidemiologist, with research focuses on the field of tobacco control, where she uses various approaches to multi-level strategies that are best to reduce or prevent tobacco use in cross-sectional, experimental, and longitudinal studies. She focuses on youth, young adults, and rural adults at high risk for tobacco use, focused on strategies to eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity.
What was a memorable experience of your public health career?
I’m grateful to have found public health early in my career. I’ve enjoyed working in communities, in practice, and in academia. My favorite experiences boil down to helping reduce the burden of disease by preventing tobacco use or helping people to quit their addiction to tobacco products.
What advice would you give to students pursuing public health?
Public health is a rewarding, challenging career. I would advise students to explore their own strengths and find a way to apply those strengths. There are lots of ways to do impactful public health work, no matter where you work!