Dr. Beth Weitzman

Biography

Beth Weitzman is a Professor at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, where she specializes in Health Public Policy and Nutrition Food Studies. Since joining NYU in 2009, her extensive teaching experience includes over 20 years as faculty at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School. Weitzman previously served as Vice Dean and Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Affairs at Steinhardt. Her research focuses on the impact of public policies on the lives of Americans, with a particular emphasis on the urban poor. She has conducted evaluations on various programs and policies aimed at addressing health, social service, housing, and educational needs. Her work investigates housing, health, and social service policies for homeless families and individuals, and seeks to improve the health and safety of youth living in distressed urban environments. Her recent projects have received support from organizations such as the New York State Health Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. A notable achievement includes receiving the 2010 Outstanding Evaluation Award from the American Evaluation Association for her work on the national evaluation of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Urban Health Initiative. Weitzman's research has been published in leading journals including the American Journal of Public Health and the Journal of Adolescent Health.

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