Associate Professor, Program Director of Public Health
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Dr. LaNita Wright is an Associate Professor of Public Health and the Program Director of Public Health at Kennesaw State University (KSU), a Master Certified Health Education Specialist, and Editor of Health Promotion Practice (HPP). At KSU, she teaches courses on public health theory, public health writing, and program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Her research centers on systemic influences on health-promoting behaviors and outcomes. She is currently initiating community-centered approaches to cervical cancer prevention, and previously facilitated projects related to healthcare among Black transgender adults, medical distrust in Black communities, the Black Church institution's role in preventing teen pregnancy, and community members’ perceptions of sexual health. She has collaborated with researchers studying dementia care, medical cannabis advertising, and student success. As Editor of HPP, she champions trustworthy research, amplifies the work of health promotion practitioners, and advocates for underrepresented voices. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Promotion and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Promotion Sciences from the University of Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from Auburn University. More importantly, Dr. Wright is rooted in family and faith, loves hiking and fresh fruit, and believes deeply in the healing power of rest.
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E5.01 - Skill-building Workshop: The Editors™ Playbook: Navigating the Publishing Pathway
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM PST