SADIE SANDERS, PH.D.
Senior Lecturer
Ph.D. in health behavior, University of Florida (1998)
M.S. in health education, University of West Florida (1989)
B.S. in physical education, Tuskegee University (1977)

Office:		FLG 18
Address:		P.O. Box 118210 Gainesville, FL 32611-8210
Contact:		(352) 392-0583 ext. 1257 ssanders@hhp.ufl.edu

Biography:

Sadie Sanders, Ph.D., is a senior lecturer in the Department of Health Education and Behavior. A graduate of HHP, Sanders received her doctorate degree in health behavior with a minor in medical sociology. At this time, Sanders was named Graduate Student of the Year from the Department of Health Education and Behavior.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Sanders also serves as an addictions therapist and substance abuse specialist, as well as an HIV/AIDS awareness and education trainer for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. She also provides her expertise in the health research area as a focus group moderator and report writer. Sanders also dedicates her time to the community through her positions on the board of directors for the Black AIDS Services and Education. She is also the secretary for the state of Florida’s Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparity Advisory Committee, appointed by the Florida Secretary of Health.

Research Interests:

• • Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Treatment
• • HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention
• • Human Sexuality Education

Classes:
HSC 4950 HIV/AIDS Education
HSC 3201 Community and Environmental Health
HSC 3143 Drug Education
HSC 3133 Human Sexuality Education
HSC 3134 Emotional Health and Health Counseling
HSC 5142 Drug Education
HSC 5135 Emotional Health and Health Counseling
HSC 5138 Human Sexuality Education