Johnny Wilkerson

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About

Dr. Wilkerson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health. As part of his academic appointment at the School of Public Health, he serves as a faculty co-coordinator for the health disparities certificate program and the communication and teaching certificate program. His academic training includes a doctoral degree in adult, professional, and community education, a master’s degree in health education, and a master’s degree in epidemiology. His research focuses on improving health outcomes among people in substance use recovery and people in communities disproportionately impacted by HIV/STIs. He has been working as a practitioner and researcher in community health education for over twenty years. Dr. Wilkerson teaches graduate courses in health promotion theory and methods, health disparities, and adult and community education.

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Center Affiliation

Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research

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Personal Links

• https://go.uth.edu/colab
• https://go.uth.edu/homes
• www.linkedin.com/in/jmikewilkerson