Janae T. Bady

Committed to fostering educational excellence and supporting student success through innovative instructional strategies and student advocacy practices. Driven public health educator, with expertise in quantitative data analysis, academic advising, and curriculum delivery. Proven track record in designing coursework and research projects that foster inclusive learning environments, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Adept at leveraging community partnerships and promoting service and evaluation oriented projects.

Manuscripts in Development

Alexander-Bady, J., Sufyani, T., Nayeem, J., Nwachukwu, D. Is there a relationship between food insecurity and school-based violence among Caribbean youth? Pam AmericanJournal of Public Health. (Revised)

Sherman, L., Alexander-Bady, J., Roan, K. We need to protect ourselves: The mental burden of managing type 2 diabetes among Black men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. (Submitted)

Gilreath, T., Hill, A.V., Montiel-Ishino, F.A., Alexander, J., Grant, M. Syndemic profiles of sexual risk, polysubstance use, and mental health among U.S. adolescents. (Submitted)

Refereed Journal Articles

Turner, M., Alexander-Bady, J., Redwine Johnson, V., Grice, S., Montour, T (2024). Nappy, Loc'd or Straight, it Still Gets Hate: A Collaborative Autoethnography Examining Black Hair in K-12 Education and Beyond. Journal of Multicultural Affairs: Vol. 10: Iss. 1, Article 2. Available at: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jma/vol10/iss1/2

Sherman, L.D., Alexander-Bady, J. (2023). Change in use of remote health technologies among older African American men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Innovation in Aging. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.2964

Sherman, L.D., Cisneros-Franco, C. L., Prochnow, T., Patterson, M.S., Johannes, B.L., Alexander-Bady, J ., Merianos, A.L., Bergeron, C.D., Smith, M.L. (2023). Personal agency and social support to manage health among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men with diabetes. American Journal of Men's Health. DOI: 10.1177/15579883231211057

Alexander-Bady, J., Turner, M. The students are hungry: A conceptual model to understand food insecurity among minoritized college students at urban higher education institutions. Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 17(Issue Special): 36-52.

Williams III, J. A., Richardson, S. C., Lewis, C. W., Alexander-Bady, J. (2023). Educational trauma: Investigating disciplinary risk in urban high schools as a precursor for suicide-related behaviors among Black students. Journal of Trauma Studies in Education. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jtse.v1i3.5037

Alexander, J., Gilreath, T., Grant, M., Curran, L. (2022). Racial/Ethnic differences in chronic disease predictors among American high school students. Journal of School Health. DOI: 10.1111/josh.13218

Alexander, J. Kushion, M. (2021). Public Health 3.0: Application to Trinidad and Tobago Public Health System. Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education, 11(8). DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711.1000719

Harvey, I.S., Alexander, J. (2021). Environmental Affordance Model: Exploring the role of stress and disease management. Research poster presented at the International Society of Behavioral Medicine. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 28, S120.

Mkuu, R.S., HarveyBrown, E., Spears, E.C., Jira, M.G., Johnson, K.L., Montour, T., Alexander, J. (2021). I struggle with breast cancer and I struggle with God: Insights from African American breast cancer survivors. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-00986-w

Alexander, J., Snyder, F., Brookins-Fisher, J., Minelli, M., Inungu, J. (2020). An association between marijuana use and diabetes mellitus. The Health Education Monograph, 36(1).

International/National Presentations

Alexander-Bady, J . (2024, October). Utilization of social media to engage Black youth in healthy eating. An oral presentation at the American Public Health Association 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo, Minneapolis, MN.

Alexander-Bady, J. (2024, April). A hungry youth is a angry youth: The exploration of food insecurity and school-based violence among Caribbean youth. A. Oral presentation presented at the Caribbean Public Agency (CARPHA) 68TH Annual Caribbean Health Research Conference,St. Lucia.

Sherman, L.D., Alexander-Bady, J. (2023, November). Change in use of remote health technologies among older African American men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, Florida.

Alexander-Bady, J. , Turner, M.(2023, April). The Students Are Hungry: A Theoretical Application to Understanding Food Insecurity Among Minority Students. Oral presentation presented at Caribbean Public Agency (CARPHA) 67TH Annual Caribbean Health Research Conference, The Bahamas. (Published in West Indian Medical Journal, 70 (SI)(2).

Alexander, J. (2019, June). An analysis of the 2018 national health interview survey for diabetes as a risk factor for heart disease among adults in the US.: Lessons for the Caribbean). Oral presentation presented at Caribbean Public Agency (CARPHA) 64TH Annual Caribbean Health Research Conference, Trinidad and Tobago. (Published in West Indian Medical Journal, 68 (SI)(20).

State/Regional Presentations

Alexander, J. (2022, October). Beyond Black: (Re)Defining the Black Student Identity Tradition. An oral session was presented at the Texas Conference on Student Success (TXCSS), College Station, Texas.

Alexander, J., Khanhkham, A. Vera, S. (2021, October). Obesity and sleep in the US. High school students. Virtual Oral session presented at Texas Society of Public Health Educators (TSOPHE), Houston, Texas.

Alexander, J. (2021, October). Effects of maternal stress on infant's birth weight. Virtual Oral session presented at Texas Society of Public Health Educators (TSOPHE), Houston, Texas.

Alexander, J., Inungu, J. (2019, October). The association between marijuana use and diabetes mellitus. An oral presentation was done at the Great Lakes Chapter SOPHE Conference (GLC-SOPHE), Detroit, MI.

Invited Presentations

Alexander-Bady, J. (2023, February). Sexual wellness week: The talk. A virtual invited panel presentation by the Department of Health Promotion, Division of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Alexander, J.T. Montour, T., Kirk-Bradley, N., Wilkins, B., Ferguson, S., Turner, M. (2022, January). Everything Graduate School. A virtual invited panel presentation and discussion for the student breakout event at the 2022 Southwestern 33rd Black Student Leadership Conference, College Station, TX.

Alexander, J. (2022, January). The importance of networking for students and young professionals in health education and public health. A virtual invited oral presentation for the student networking event at the National SOPHE 73rd Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Alexander, J. (2021, March). Importance of networking for students and young professionals in health education and public health professions. A virtual invited oral presentation for the student networking event at the National SOPHE 72nd Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

International/National Presentations

Alexander-Bady, J . (2024, October). Utilization of social media to engage Black youth in healthy eating. An oral presentation at the American Public Health Association 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo, Minneapolis, MN.

Alexander-Bady, J. (2024, April). A hungry youth is a angry youth: The exploration of food insecurity and school-based violence among Caribbean youth. A. Oral presentation presented at the Caribbean Public Agency (CARPHA) 68TH Annual Caribbean Health Research Conference,St. Lucia.

Sherman, L.D., Alexander-Bady, J. (2023, November). Change in use of remote health technologies among older African American men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, Florida.

Alexander-Bady, J. , Turner, M.(2023, April). The Students Are Hungry: A Theoretical Application to Understanding Food Insecurity Among Minority Students. Oral presentation presented at Caribbean Public Agency (CARPHA) 67TH Annual Caribbean Health Research Conference, The Bahamas. (Published in West Indian Medical Journal, 70 (SI)(2).

Alexander, J. (2019, June). An analysis of the 2018 national health interview survey for diabetes as a risk factor for heart disease among adults in the US.: Lessons for the Caribbean). Oral presentation presented at Caribbean Public Agency (CARPHA) 64TH Annual Caribbean Health Research Conference, Trinidad and Tobago. (Published in West Indian Medical Journal, 68 (SI)(20).

State/Regional Presentations

Alexander, J. (2022, October). Beyond Black: (Re)Defining the Black Student Identity Tradition. An oral session was presented at the Texas Conference on Student Success (TXCSS), College Station, Texas.

Alexander, J., Khanhkham, A. Vera, S. (2021, October). Obesity and sleep in the US. High school students. Virtual Oral session presented at Texas Society of Public Health Educators (TSOPHE), Houston, Texas.

Alexander, J. (2021, October). Effects of maternal stress on infant's birth weight. Virtual Oral session presented at Texas Society of Public Health Educators (TSOPHE), Houston, Texas.

Alexander, J., Inungu, J. (2019, October). The association between marijuana use and diabetes mellitus. An oral presentation was done at the Great Lakes Chapter SOPHE Conference (GLC-SOPHE), Detroit, MI.

Invited Presentations

Alexander-Bady, J. (2023, February). Sexual wellness week: The talk. A virtual invited panel presentation by the Department of Health Promotion, Division of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Alexander, J.T. Montour, T., Kirk-Bradley, N., Wilkins, B., Ferguson, S., Turner, M. (2022, January). Everything Graduate School. A virtual invited panel presentation and discussion for the student breakout event at the 2022 Southwestern 33rd Black Student Leadership Conference, College Station, TX.

Alexander, J. (2022, January). The importance of networking for students and young professionals in health education and public health. A virtual invited oral presentation for the student networking event at the National SOPHE 73rd Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Alexander, J. (2021, March). Importance of networking for students and young professionals in health education and public health professions. A virtual invited oral presentation for the student networking event at the National SOPHE 72nd Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Reach Out and Read Program Isabella Citizens for Health 2017

Designed a grant application for the distribution of age-appropriate books, to implement the Reach Out and Read Program at the Isabella Citizens for Health Paediatric Clinic. The purpose of the grant was to request funds in the amount of $ 1,379.96 from a community foundation.

Awarded: $1,379.96 Role: Co- Grant Writer

MANUSCRIPT REVIEW

International Journal of Inclusive Education - Ad Hoc 2024-Present

Journal of Further and Higher Education - Ad Hoc 2024-Present

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities- Ad Hoc 2024-Present

Journal of African American Women & Girls in Education- Ad Hoc 2022 -Present

Health Education & Behavior- Ad Hoc 2022 -Present

Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph – Ad Hoc 2021 –Present

*Undergraduate; ** Graduate Student

Research Lead- Public Health Division Research Group */** 2023- Present

Mentor 7 graduate and undergraduate public health students on evidence-based research methods, conference abstract and proposal preparation, and manuscript preparation and submission.

BGSA Undergraduate Mentoring Program*/** 2022- 2023

This program was created for Black undergraduate students to be peer mentored by Black graduate students for the outcome of mutual academic success and campus belonging.

ESG Research Committee (Research Mentor) */** 2019-2020

Mentored 12 graduate and undergraduate Eta chapter members on evidence-based research methods, and conference abstract preparation.

Student-Athlete Mentoring Program* 2016-2018

Mentored 2 male student-athletes and provided academic support.

National Level

National SOPHE

Judge: Student Case Study Competition 2024

Student Trustee: Board of Trustees 2021 –2022

Great Lakes Chapter- SOPHE

Secretary: Advocacy Committee 2024- Present

University Level

Central Michigan University

Advisor- Delta Omega– Epsilon Xi Chapter 2024-Present

Co-Advisor- Eta Sigma Gamma – Eta Chapter 2023-Present

Vice President, Education Chair, Research Chair- Eta Sigma Gamma – Eta Chapter 2016-2020

Facilitator- Safer Sex Patrol 2017-2018

Texas A&M University

Student Ambassador- Maroon Coats 2022 -2024

Secretary- Bold Leaders in Education (BLUE) 2022 -2023

Community Service Chair- Black Graduate Students' Association (BGSA) 2020- 2023

Vice President Delegate- Eta Sigma Gamma – Alpha Pi Chapter 2020- 2021

Department/division Level

Central Michigan University

Member- CEPH Accreditation Committee 2023-Present

Student Member- MPH Curriculum Planning Committee 2018-2020

Member- CEPH Accreditation Committee 2019-2020

Texas A&M University

Member- Health and Kinesiology Diversity and Climate Committee 2021- 2023

Member- Health and Kinesiology Graduate Student Association 2021- 2022

Community Level

Volunteer- Local Food Banks and Soup Kitchens 2020- Present

Volunteer - Ennis Center for Children 2019- Present

Volunteer - Adopt a Street/ Highway 2017- Present

Volunteer - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 2020- 2021

Volunteer- Voices for Children 2021- 2023

Volunteer - Big Brother Big Sister, Big Sister 2019- 2021

• Graduate Mentoring Academy, 2022, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
• Teaching as Research Fellow, 2021, Texas A&M University
• Academy of Future Faculty, 2020, Texas A&M University
• SAS Student and Educator Workshop, 2021, Texas A&M University
• Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop, 2018, Central Michigan University
• Ignite Advanced Leadership Program, 2018, Central Michigan University

• Survey of Earned Doctorates, 06/13/24
• Working with LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Public Health Setting, 07/13/23
• Opioid Education & Naloxone Administration, 2021-Present
• Fellow- Academy of Future Faculty, 2020-2021
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES; #33548), 2020-Present
• Contact Tracer, 2020-Present
• Certified Health Coach, 2020-Present
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language/ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TEFL-TESOL; T650947), 2019-Present
• Certified HIV/AIDS Educator, 2017-Present

APHA Climate Health and Equity Emerging Scholars Scholarship 2024

American Public Health Association Center for Climate, Health and Equity

Awarded to 5 graduate students/ student organizations to present their research at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN.

Antil and Light Families Scholarship 2023-2024

Texas A&M University

Awarded to outstanding students for high academic achievement

Shibata International Memorial Scholarship 2022

Texas A&M University

Awarded to one outstanding international graduate student for high academic achievement

Outstanding Leadership 2022

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

Awarded for providing thoughtful guidance and inspiring excellence, leading with honor, commitment and integrity.

Texas Public Education Grant 2022

Texas A&M University

Grant awarded to students in good academic standing, pursuing their first graduate degree in the state of Texas.

APHA Student Champion for Climate Justice 2021

American Public Health Association Center for Climate, Health and Equity

Awarded to 5 students/ student organizations who seek to advance policies and address health equity impacts of climate change.

Graduate Student Research Paper 2021

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

Awarded to one graduate-level student who is a national SOPHE member and illustrates outstanding, creative, and innovative research.

Graduate Student Case Study Competition 2021

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

Awarded to one graduate-level student pair who masterfully responds to an evidenced- based scenario and demonstrates their health education specialist competencies, and uses of methodologies.

Anderson Strategic Recruitment Scholarship 2020

Texas A&M University

Scholarship awarded to exceptional students, pursuing their doctoral graduate in the Division of Health Education, Department of Health and Kinesiology.

Master of Public Health Student of the Year 2019-2020

Division of Public Health, Central Michigan University

Awarded to one master of public health student in the department for outstanding

work in research, teaching, and service.

Gamman of the Year 2019-2020

Eta Chapter, Eta Sigma Gamma, Central Michigan University

Awarded to one chapter member for outstanding work in research, teaching, and service.

Dr. Jodi Brookins-Fisher Professional Development Award 2019

Division of Public Health, Central Michigan University

Award given to select students to receive funding to attend national Health Education conferences.

Dr. Nazem Haidar Memorial Scholarship 2019

School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University

Awarded to one outstanding undergraduate or graduate student of any health science major with an overall major GPA higher than 3.6.

Mary Lou Bruce Memorial Scholarship 2019

Division of Public Health, Central Michigan University

Awarded to one outstanding undergraduate or graduate student of Public Health.

Irene O'Boyle Endowed Award 2019

Division of Public Health, Central Michigan University

Awarded to one outstanding undergraduate or graduate student of Public Health.

Walston Travel Grant 2018

School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University

Award given to select students to receive funding to attend national Health Education conferences.

President's Academic Award 2017

Central Michigan University

Award given to select students who achieved a yearly GPA of 4.0.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 2023-Present

American College Health Association (ACHA) 2021- Present

American Public Health Association (APHA) 2019-Present

SocietyforPublic Health Education (SOPHE) 2017- Present

Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) 2016- Present

COURSE TITLE, Semesters Taught, Avg. Enrollment, Format*

*Format Key: F = Face-to-face Instruction; O = Online Instruction; W = Writing Intensive Course; S = 6-credit Hour Course

Undergraduate

HSC 317: Community Health, 4, 20, F; W

HSC 319: Methods & Materials in Community Health, 2, 12, F

HSC 590: Public Health and Social Justice, 4, 10, O

HSC 110: Introduction to Public Health, 3, 15, F

HSC 106: Healthy Lifestyles, 4, 200, F

HSC 532: Diversity Issues in Health Professions, 1, 32, F

HSC 530: Drug Abuse Workshop, 1, 10, O

HSC 529: Alcohol Education Workshop, 1, 10, O

HSC 107: Drugs and the Athlete, 1, 10, O

HSC 352: Environmental Health, 1, 20, F; O

HLTH 210: Introduction to the Discipline, 2, 135, F

HLTH 481: Seminar in Allied Health, 2, 35, O; W

HLTH 481: Seminar in Allied Health, 4, 35, F; W

HLTH 236: Introduction to Health Disparities and Diversity, 9, 200, O

HLTH 285: Hullabaloo U- First Year Experience, 1, 25, F

HLTH 407: Global Health, 1, 103, F

Graduate

MPH 644: Rural Health, 2, 20, F; O

MPH 666: Substance Abuse Services, 1, 15, O

MPH 670: Methods in Public Health Research, 1, 15, F

HLTH 607: International Health, 1, 15, F

K-12 & Adult Learning

Adult: Intro-Level Conversational English, 6, 9, O

6th Grade: Intermediate Speaking and Writing English, 6, 4, O; W

8th Grade: Group- Intro-Level Conversational English, 6, 10, O

12th Grade: Intro-Level Conversational English, 6, 4, O

12th Grade: Advanced Speaking and Writing English, 6, 4, O; W