Dr. Nnenia Campbell

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Biography

Nnenia Campbell is an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. She specializes in sustainable communities, COVID-19, community-engaged research, disaster resilience, and environmental justice. Dr. Campbell leads efforts to train advanced graduate students and early-career professionals in environmental public health disaster research methods. Her work with the Bill Anderson Fund empowers emerging thought leaders from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to conduct rigorous and ethical research for communities disproportionately affected by extreme events. Her research focuses on the intersections of disaster vulnerability and resilience, emphasizing the critical role that community-based organizations play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Recent collaborations include topics such as disaster planning, response capacity of food banks, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and older adults. With an emphasis on inclusive engagement, her research translates empirical evidence regarding the social dimensions of disasters into tools and products designed for practitioners and decision-makers.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.