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Natalie Fenn is an Assistant Professor at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a Research Scientist at Miriam Hospital. She completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Rhode Island and completed her Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship in behavioral medicine at the Alpert Medical School. Fenn has served as a NIH Research Fellow in Brown University’s T32 Training Program focusing on Adolescent/Young Adult Biobehavioral HIV Research. Her research primarily examines health behavior change and the structural determinants of health, with a particular focus on developing and evaluating health promotion interventions in high-need communities. Fenn's work investigates the unique role of civic engagement—actions taken to address public concern issues such as volunteering and activism—in improving health-related outcomes for historically marginalized populations. With expertise in behavioral medicine, she specializes in delivering mental healthcare to LGBTQ+ individuals and people struggling with substance use disorders and those at risk of HIV. In addition to her research and clinical work, Fenn is actively engaged in health policy advocacy with the Rhode Island Psychological Association.
Alpert Medical School, Brown University • Providence, RI
Assistant Professor in Medicine and Psychiatry focused on research in health behavior and community health.
Miriam Hospital • Providence, RI
Conducting research on health promotion and civic engagement.
Department: Department of Economics