Women's History Month Presenter and Topic:
Joni K. Roberts, DrPH
The Evolution of an Intersectional Health Scholar
Monday, March 17, 7pm on Zoom
The 2025 Women's History Month theme is Moving Forward Together: Women Educating & Inspiring Generations. On Monday, March 17, Dr. Joni K. Roberts, Assistant Professor in Cal Poly's Kinesiology and Public Health Department, will present on her background, her research, and her professional journey.
Joni K. Roberts, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®), is an early-stage investigator who sits at the intersection of being Black, an immigrant, and a Caribbean woman. The experiences of her intersectionality propelled her to gain training as a health educator to address the health inequities of marginalized communities by leveraging both research and practice to bring about change. Her research involves projects that examine how various social determinants affect health and identify structural solutions to address health inequities.
Her research on health disparities and women’s health lends itself to understanding the interplay between sexual health, sex as exercise, and obesity intervention goals and sets the path to transformational practices in weight management care on behavior and its impact on obesity outcomes. This is ultimately useful for addressing obesity inequities, particularly among minoritized women and marginalized populations, focusing on Black and Hispanic populations.
Zoom information will be sent via email the weekend prior to the meeting. Please join us for this inspiring and informative presentation!
