Francesca Wilkins

Education:

• MS in Health Education and Behavior (2021)
• BS in Health Education, Summa Cum Laude (2020)

Research interests:

• Climate Change and Health Related Behaviors
• Plant-Based Nutrition
• Physical Activity and Weight Management
• Health Disparities
• Emotional and Mental Health Education

Related Experience:

• Honor's Thesis Project - Climate Change in College Students: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Associated Environmental Behavior (2020)
  • Committee: Dr. Ashlee Hoffman-Ossiboff (chair), Dr. Megan McVay
• Supervised Teaching Assistant - HSC3201: Community and Environmental Health
  • Supervisor: Dr. Amber Emanuel

Awards:

• McKnight Doctoral Fellow (2023)
• CHES®  (Certified Health Education Specialist) (2021-Present)
• UF HEB President's Honor Roll (2019-2020)
• UF HEB Dean's List (2017-2019)

Favorite thing about HEB:

• The genuine support from all faculty and their willingness to help you succeed.