Kelli Brown, MPH, DrPH
Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Education
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Kelli Brown is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Education in the Institute for Health and Humanity at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the Institute's graduate education programs, working to strengthen academic partnerships, expand educational offerings, and support innovative approaches to graduate and professional education. Kelli joined MCW in 2019 as Program Manager for the MS in Global Health Equity program, where she played an integral role in the development and growth of the program. She worked closely with students, faculty, and institutional partners to build a strong foundation for the program, supporting curriculum implementation, student success initiatives, partnership development, and program operations.
In 2024, Kelli earned her Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from MCW. Her doctoral research focused on the implementation of peer support programs within community-based organizations serving individuals in recovery and reentry. Her research interests include implementation science, workforce development, higher education innovation, and strategies that strengthen health systems through community-engaged approaches. As a faculty member, Kelli is dedicated to advancing graduate education and preparing the next generation of health professionals. She serves as a course director in both the Doctor of Public Health and MS in Global Health Equity programs and contributes to curriculum development, educational strategy, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Institute. Her work focuses on developing innovative educational pathways and ensuring programs meet the evolving needs of students, employers, and communities.
Prior to joining MCW, Kelli worked in the Environmental Health Division at the Harris County Health Department in Houston, Texas, where she gained experience in public health practice and community health initiatives. She also spent several years volunteering and traveling internationally, experiences that deepened her commitment to global health and health equity. Kelli remains passionate about advancing equitable health outcomes through education, research, and collaboration. She is committed to creating meaningful learning experiences, building partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and developing educational programs that prepare graduates to address complex health challenges in Wisconsin and around the world.
In 2024, Kelli earned her Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from MCW. Her doctoral research focused on the implementation of peer support programs within community-based organizations serving individuals in recovery and reentry. Her research interests include implementation science, workforce development, higher education innovation, and strategies that strengthen health systems through community-engaged approaches. As a faculty member, Kelli is dedicated to advancing graduate education and preparing the next generation of health professionals. She serves as a course director in both the Doctor of Public Health and MS in Global Health Equity programs and contributes to curriculum development, educational strategy, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Institute. Her work focuses on developing innovative educational pathways and ensuring programs meet the evolving needs of students, employers, and communities.
Prior to joining MCW, Kelli worked in the Environmental Health Division at the Harris County Health Department in Houston, Texas, where she gained experience in public health practice and community health initiatives. She also spent several years volunteering and traveling internationally, experiences that deepened her commitment to global health and health equity. Kelli remains passionate about advancing equitable health outcomes through education, research, and collaboration. She is committed to creating meaningful learning experiences, building partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and developing educational programs that prepare graduates to address complex health challenges in Wisconsin and around the world.