Professor, College of Public Health Health Promotion and Behavior Research: prevention of partner and family violence, health-risk behaviors in adolescence, Global health (particularly in Latin America and Latinos living in the US) Teaching: behavioral sciences theory, injury and violence prevention, cultural diversity and social justice injury and violence prevention, health promotion, social determinants of health, global health Education Education: PhD, School of Public Health, University of Texas-Houston MPH, University of California-Los Angeles Research Research Interests: Dr. Orpinas’ research focuses on applying behavioral theories to understand and modify health-related behaviors. Awards, Honors and Recognitions Of note: College of Public Health Excellence in Service Award, 2021 College of Public Health Excellence in Research Award, 2013 Creative Research Medal, University of Georgia, 2007
