Joanna Mishtal

Professor, Community and Population Health
College of Health
Professor Mishtal

What are your research interests?

My research interests focus on reproductive and sexual health and policies as critical areas of health equity and health disparities. I am particularly interested in collaborative and interdisciplinary research grounded in principles of social justice.

What classes are you teaching at Lehigh?

POPH 301-010 Capstone (Proposal); POPH 305-010 Honors Pop Health Capstone (P); CGH 301-010 Field Experience I and CGH 303-010 Honors Field Experience I.

What degrees do you hold and where did you earn them?

  • Postdoctoral fellow, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
  • Ph.D., Medical & Applied Anthropology, University of Colorado
  • M.A., Medical & Applied Anthropology, University of Colorado
  • B.A., Anthropology, University of Colorado.

What was your previous institution?

University of Central Florida

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

In my teaching, I especially enjoy interacting with students one-on-one, promoting engagement through discussions in my classes and creating a supportive learning atmosphere that nurtures students' own self-discovery and intellectual growth.

Why did you choose Lehigh?

Lehigh's College of Health presents a unique opportunity to advance rigorous and collaborative research and engage in student-centered teaching at an innovative, vibrant and growing institution.