Bobbi D. Lacey

Dynamic public health professional with experience at Good Samaritan Clinic, excelling in outreach and education. Proven ability in data collection and analysis, enhancing community health engagement. Skilled in patient communication and oral health promotion, successfully reinforcing preventive care initiatives. Committed to impactful science communication and fostering health literacy among underserved populations.

• Phi Sigma Theta, Vice President, 08/24, Present, Oversees and manages society events to promote academic excellence and leadership.
• SGA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Committee Member, 08/23, 05/24, Advocated for inclusive policies and initiatives to support diverse student populations.
• UA Biology Outreach Student, Tuscaloosa, AL, Science Educator & Mentor, 01/23, 05/24, Created and delivered hands-on science lessons, including oral health education, to K-12 students., Mentored and supported underserved students through STEM engagement.

• Capstone Research: The ABCs of Dentistry, The University of Alabama, Project Lead & Researcher, 08/24, Present, Investigated pediatric oral health education to address dental anxiety and preventive care strategies., Developed an illustrated children's book to promote oral hygiene and dental literacy., Synthesized peer-reviewed research into an engaging, accessible educational tool.
• Chronic Unpredictable Stress & Personality Disorder Lab, Tuscaloosa, AL, Undergraduate Research Assistant, 08/23, 05/24, Studied behavioral phenotypes linked to stress-related personality disorders., Assisted in data collection, behavioral analysis, and stress-response evaluation.
• Ecological Physiology CUREs, The University of Alabama, Undergraduate Researcher, 08/24, Present, Investigated gene expression and physiological responses of organisms to environmental stressors., Applied bioinformatics tools to analyze health-related data trends.

• Graduating with Honors – Receiving a medallion and aiming for Magna Cum Laude distinction
• Dean’s List – Achieved this recognition five times
  College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship
  Vision Day Ambassador Scholarship
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  Braven Accelerator Fellow (2025) – Leadership and professional development program
• A-Team Student Leader (2023) – Mentored and supported incoming freshmen at UA
• UA Tooth Fairy Program – Provided dental health education to elementary schoo