Faculty and Staff Profiles

Mandy Taylor joined the School of Health Studies as an Instructor for the Health Sciences concentration in Spring 2019. She holds a BSEd in Health and Sport Sciences and a MS in Health and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion, both from the University of Memphis. As a former public health educator for the Tennessee Department of Health, she brings experience with program management and implementation and community health education, as well as assisting community partners with finding appropriate grants to enhance overall health outcomes of the counties that she served. Ms. Taylor continues to serve on the Henderson County Health Council. Currently, she holds the role of chairperson of the Substance Misuse subcommittee. Her commitment to personal and professional excellence is exhibited by her recognition as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the NCHEC. Ms. Taylor is just as committed to helping students learn and develop the skills necessary for a successful career in the health field.

• BSEd Health and Sport Sciences Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management - University of Memphis - 2011
• Certified Health Education Specialist Health Education and Promotion - National Commission for Health Education Credentialing - 2011
• MS Health and Sport Sciences Health and Sport Science - University of Memphis - 2013

• Public Health Educator II, Family Health and Wellness - Tennessee Department of Health - 2015-2019

• Introduction to Public Health and Health Studies - University of Memphis
• Principles of Health Fitness Instruction - University of Memphis
• Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation in Health Promotion - University of Memphis
• Program Planning and Development in Health Promotion - University of Memphis
• Project Management in Health Sciences - University of Memphis
• Health Counseling and Lifestyle Management - University of Memphis
• Principles and Application of Epidemiology - University of Memphis

• “Smoke Pigs, Not Cigs – Chester County’s Student Health Council Tobacco Prevention Campaign Guest panel member at the 2016 Tennessee Public Health Association annual conference