Dr. Michael Stevenson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Stevenson is the Co-Director of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Population Health Institute. His role focuses on translating research into policy and practice to improve health equity through the Evidence & Policy Analysis team's initiatives, including the Works for Health online database aimed at empowering community leaders and policymakers. Before joining CHR&R, Michael was the Director of Health Strategy at the City of Milwaukee Health Department, where he led significant planning efforts, advised on public health policy, and facilitated partnerships to analyze public health data. He played a vital role in rebuilding the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and supporting the department's response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael holds a master's degree in public health from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Zilber College of Public Health and a bachelor's degree from Wartburg College. As a lifelong learner, he is committed to centering racial health equity in public health research and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

— Present

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) • Madison, WI

Co-Director of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program at UW-Madison, focusing on translating research into actionable policies and practices.

Director of Health Strategy

— Present

City of Milwaukee Health Department • Milwaukee, WI

Led large scale planning efforts and advised on public health policy, facilitating partnerships and analyzing public health data.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences