Dr. Cristin Marona

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cristin Marona is an adjunct lecturer at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in global health education with over 15 years of experience. Her teaching focuses on decolonizing public health education, embedding equity, inclusion, and systems-thinking into the curriculum. She leads graduate courses on global program design and emphasizes applied learning and cross-sector collaboration. Cristin's practice is deeply interconnected with her research, which centers on maternal and reproductive health, particularly contraceptive access and technology. She has delivered lectures at numerous institutions across Europe and Africa and has designed participatory courses on strategic design and implementation science. Her work extends to leading multi-country public health programs funded by organizations such as USAID, CIFF, and the Gates Foundation, where she has developed and implemented comprehensive frameworks for gender and capacity strengthening with global partners. Cristin's academic contributions include published works in Global Health: Science and Practice and presentations at various international conferences. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in her teaching and mentoring, where she integrates culturally responsive approaches and promotes reflexivity in public health education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.