Shantesica Gilliam, MPH
Research & Evaluation Project Lead
Shantesica Gilliam, Ph.D., completed her doctorate in Health Promotion and Behavior at the University of Georgia. She also received a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Behavior and a Master of Public Health from the same institution. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Environmental & Health Sciences Department at Spelman College.
At UMC, Shantesica assists Dr. Broomfield-Massey with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report writing.
Shantesica’s research interests include public health, trauma, violence, and maternal and sexual health. Her approach combines implementation science, mixed-methods design, and cultural adaptation. She aspires to have an academic career centered on community-engaged scholarships, where groups collaborate across research, service, and teaching spaces.
In her spare time, you can find Shantesica supporting families in their birthing journeys, teaching yoga, baking, and binging movies.