Category Archives: Researchers

Kelly is a community-based researcher and epidemiologist working to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities, particularly in rural and under-resourced populations.  Her research largely focuses on translating scientific evidence on health promotion into practice in real-world settings to address health disparities.   Born and raised in Traverse City, Kelly returned in 2016 to begin herContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Community-Based Researcher, Kelly Hirko”

Joan is an epidemiologist you’d take to a party. She recently moved to northern Michigan after decades of work in academia and public health. Having lived and worked in a variety of socio-economic environments, Joan is passionate about helping communities make the healthy choice the easy choice, for all of its residents. Joan’s community healthContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Epidemiologist, Joan Dorn”