Professor Dr. Meredith Stifter

Biography

Meredith Stifter received a Master of Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley in 2019, where she focused on social epidemiology and social structural determinants of health. Following her graduation, she engaged in community-guided, policy-focused research in Oakland, CA, addressing issues related to housing, climate change, and employment. Her work has also touched on food access, reproductive health, and policing violence prevention both in Baltimore and Oakland, as well as internationally. In April 2021, Meredith joined the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, where she is involved in mental health projects aimed at preventing suicide among youth and adults. An essential aspect of her research at CAIH is ensuring surveillance mechanisms and interventions are culturally specific and relevant. Meredith currently coordinates several research projects, including initiatives focused on youth suicide prevention and the impact of trauma-informed assessments and treatments.

Research Interests