Laura Robinson Doyle
Roanoke
Summary
Dedicated educator, researcher, and advocate committed to community engagement, experiential learning, and public health advocacy. My teaching and research bridge academic scholarship and real-world impact, empowering and educating students through hands-on experiences outside the walls of a classroom. By fostering collaborative partnerships between academia and communities, I strive to create sustainable, equity-driven solutions that advance social change and increase advocacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Associate Professor
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Assistant Professor
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Lecturer
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
01.2015 - 01.2022
Director of Operational Fitness
United States Army (Department of Defense/Department of Energy)
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Developed combat-readiness training programs integrating physical fitness and mental resilience
- Designed and implemented suicide prevention initiatives and reintegration programs for soldiers returning from deployment
- Conducted public health outreach on mental health, suicide prevention, and wellness strategies for military personnel and families
Postgraduate Research Fellow
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Research on combat readiness, tactical training, suicide prevention, and mental health interventions
- Developed public health strategies for reducing the stigma around mental health disparities among military personnel
Education
PhD - Health Studies, Population Health
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX12.2022
MS - Counseling and Human Development, Addiction, Student Development
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX05.2011
MS - Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX01.2009
BS - Kinesiology, Health and Fitness
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2007
Massage Therapy Certification -
Texas Massage Institute
Haltom City, TX05.2001
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Experiential Learning
- Curriculum development
- Mentoring
Teaching Experience
APSM 3343 – Health Promotion Practice, APSM 3360 – Nutrition & Population Health, APSM 4349 – Health Care Policy & Practice, APSM 3354 – Social Determinants of Health, APSM 4390 – Public Health Advocacy and Policy, KNW 2199 – The Taos Experience: Sustainability, APSM 3300 – Anatomy for Movement, APSM 3315 – Communication in Sport, APSM 3351 – Nutrition, APSM 3371 – Cultural Intelligence in Sport & Health, APSM 4350 – Motor Learning, APSM 5370/4385 – Exercise Program Design, HPM 6303 – Health Behavior Theory
University And Department Service
- Faculty Liaison, SMU-in-Taos, 08/01/24
- Member, University Basic Needs Advisory Council, 01/01/24
- Member, SMU-in-Four Advising Pillar, 01/01/24
- Faculty Advisor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), 01/01/21
- Creator & Organizer, Home is a Journey (Homeless Advocacy) Symposium, 11/01/23
- Member, Clinical Associate Professor Search Committee (2), 01/01/23, 12/31/25
- Member, Faculty Workload Policy Committee, APSM, 01/01/21, 12/31/22
- Member, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Task Force, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, 01/01/20, 12/31/22
Professional Speaking Engagements
- Place-Based Community Engagement Symposium, 10/01/24, Community First: Elevating Voices and Redefining Expertise Beyond the Degree.
- Taos Community Lecture (Keynote Speaker), 08/01/24, Empowering Change: Strengthening Academia & Advocacy through Community Partnerships.
- Home is a Journey Symposium (Panelist), 11/01/23, The Role of Higher Education in Creating a Social Consequence Classroom.
Research And Funding
Exercise is Medicine on Campus, Co-PI, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, $30,286, SMU Basic Needs Study, PI, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, $7,714, Deadman College Research Grant, PI, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, $3,000, Perceptions of Us/We Are All Homeless Research Cluster, PI, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, $11,700, Exercise is Medicine Research Cluster, Co-PI, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, $11,000, Swipe Out Hunger, Campus Swipe Out Grant, PI, 01/01/23, 12/31/24, $3,000, The Unmet Basic Need: How Food and Housing are Not Guaranteed in College., Exposure to Homelessness: The Impact of Academic/Community Partnerships on Undergraduates' Perceptions, APHA Annual Meeting, 01/01/24, Falling Through the Cracks: The Hidden Food Insecurity Struggle at Private Elite Universities, APHA Annual Meeting, 01/01/23, Critical Connection Between Food Insecurity and Physical Activity, Manuscript in Progress, 01/01/23, Using Experiential Education to Explore Changes in Students' Perceptions Toward Those Experiencing Poverty and Food Insecurity, Robinson-Doyle, L., 01/01/22
Timeline
Clinical Associate Professor
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Assistant Professor
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Lecturer
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
01.2015 - 01.2022
Director of Operational Fitness
United States Army (Department of Defense/Department of Energy)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Postgraduate Research Fellow
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
01.2011 - 01.2015
MS - Counseling and Human Development, Addiction, Student Development
Texas Woman’s University
MS - Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology
Texas Christian University
BS - Kinesiology, Health and Fitness
Texas Christian University
Massage Therapy Certification -
Texas Massage Institute
PhD - Health Studies, Population Health
Texas Woman’s University
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