Dr. Clinton Brown is an Assistant Professor of Health Communication in the Department of Communication Studies at Marshall University. His research focuses on type II diabetic patient adherence and the experiences of type II diabetic patients in rural communities. Dr. Brown is interested in improving health outcomes of rural type II diabetic patients through communicative-based health interventions. Beyond his research on type II diabetic patients, he has ongoing projects related to reproductive choices and family planning, contested medical conditions, and communication pedagogy. Dr. Brown was born in and primarily has lived in the Midwest, and loves traveling, especially to New Orleans, camping, and hiking. His favorite thing in the world is his dog, Maya, who comes from a multicultural background. Dr. Brown’s scholarly interests are Health Communication, Family Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Reproductive Autonomy.
Contact: browncl@marshall.edu
Dr. Georgiana Logan is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Marshall University in the Department of Health Science and Adjunct lecturer in the Department of Public Health, where she additionally, serves as a Research Associate in the Minority Health Institute. She received her Ph.D. in Health Education and Health Promotion from The University of Alabama and her master’s in Health Education from The University of Michigan.
Dr. Logan is a thought-provoking educator, public speaker, renowned professional development strategist, and mentor with over 20 years of experience in the workforce. She serves on several academic, state, and national public health advisory and diversity, equity, and inclusion committees. Dr. Logan has presented her works at numerous local, state, and national conferences on her research endeavors which include health disparities, men’s health, environmental justice, and fatherhood. Lastly, she has also received numerous awards such as being the 2021 Faculty recipient of Marshall University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, a 2021 Marshall University Pickens Queen Teaching Awardee, a 2021 John Marshall Leadership Fellow, the 2020 WV Small Communities, Big Solutions Power of Performance “Changing Lives” Award Recipient for the Minority Health Institute, a 2020 Marshall University Inspiring Woman (EmpoWer) Award Recipient, and the 2020 Marshall University Outstanding Service Award Recipient, where she serves as faculty advisor for the undergraduate Health Science Society organization.
Contact: logang@marshall.edu
Dr. Nandini Manne received his undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Veterinary Science (first professional degree equivalent to DVM) from Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, India in 2008. He later received his MS (2011) in Biological Sciences and Ph.D. (2014) in Biomedical Sciences from Marshall University. Dr. Manne had also undergone post-doctoral training (2014-1016) in the field of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the School of Pharmacy, Marshall University. He currently works at the Department of Public Health, Marshall University as an assistant professor where his primary duties lie in preparing public health graduates ready for the workforce.
Dr. Manne’s teaching interests include the areas of public health biology, communicable and non-communicable diseases, epidemiology, environmental health, and community health. Dr. Manne has authored/co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and presented his research on several occasions at national and international meetings. His current research interests include addressing substance use disorder and associated overdoses through reduction in gaps associated with access to treatment and recovery services. He currently serves as an advisory board member for Harm Reduction Program at Cabell Huntington Health Department, and for Quick Response Team Project at Cabell County Emergency Medical Services. Dr. Manne also serves as a task force member at the Cabell County Health Department in addressing COVID-19 in the community.
For a list of publications, please visit https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/browse/collection/54560789/?sort=date&direction=ascending
Contact: manne@marshall.edu
Dr. Boniface Noyongoyo is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Marshall University. He has conducted his research on international students eating habits as part of his interest in food and social inequalities. His research suggests that there is a deep connection between everyday food practices and academic life. He teaches introduction to sociology, research methods, and statistics for social sciences. Dr. Boniface Noyongoyo’s research interests are Aging, Life course, and Health, Consumption and Consumerism, Cultural Sociology, International Migration, Race and Ethnicity, Social Inequalities, and Sociology of Food. When he is not engaged in sociological research and teaching, Dr. Noyongoyo teaches French and Italian.
For a list of selected publications, please visit Boniface Noyongoyo — Department of Sociology and Anthropology (marshall.edu)
Contact: noyongoyo@marshall.edu
Dr. Jerica Wesley is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Department at Marshall University. Dr. Wesley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds certifications as a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned her master’s degree in Mental Health and School Counseling from Marshall University. She received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University. Dr. Wesley is interested in improving access to support for those impacted by reproductive loss, including infertility, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion. Dr. Wesley’s research interests include reproductive loss in the African American community, maternal health disparities, integrated health, and wellness.
Contact: jerica.wesley@marshall.edu