Dr. Katherine Theall, holder of the Cecile Usdin Professorship in Women’s Health in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, director of the Mary Amelia Center for Women’s Health Equity Research and senior director of the Violence Prevention Institute, has been awarded the Oliver Fund Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring! Dr. Theall has served as an unwavering mentor to countless postdoctoral fellows and junior and mid-level faculty. One faculty member wrote, “She is a fearless advocate for junior faculty and has truly built a supportive network for many of us across disciplines to collaborate and expand our research portfolios.” Another said, “Dr. Theall’s mentorship extends far beyond academic guidance — she fosters an environment of trust, respect and interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering her mentees to thrive both personally and professionally.” 

We are so proud and grateful for Dr. Theall's leadership! This award will be presented during the Unified Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024. 

Read more about the award and other outstanding faculty here.