Dean
Jean Wactawski-Wende, PhD, was appointed dean of the school in March of 2015. She also serves as professor in the department of epidemiology and environmental health.

Associate Dean for Research
R. Lorraine Collins, PhD, leads the school’s effort to promote, facilitate and sustain research productivity and excellence. She also serves as professor in the department of community health and health behavior.

Assistant Dean for Technology Services
Keither Conroy supports the technology and digital needs that keep our school connected, innovative and moving forward.

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Jo Freudenheim, PhD, is responsible for the school’s promotion, tenure and faculty awards processes, and plays a key role in advancing faculty mentoring, professional growth and retention.

Assistant Dean for Teaching Innovation and Excellence
Jessica S. Kruger, PhD, MCHES, leads schoolwide efforts to advance innovative, accessible and high-quality teaching and learning across SPHHP.

Assistant Dean for Graduate Public Health Programs
Kim Krytus, PhD, MPH/MSW, CPH, provides leadership for SPHHP’s graduate public health programs, overseeing curriculum, student services, accreditation, workforce development and career engagement.

Assistant Dean for Community Engagement
Lisa Neff builds meaningful partnerships between SPHHP and communities, connecting faculty, students and community organizations to address pressing health challenges and create lasting impact.

Associate Dean for Translational and Team Science
Katia Noyes, PhD, MPH leads the school’s cross-disciplinary collaborative efforts to promote research translation and implementation. She also directs the Buffalo Clinical and Translation Science Institute’s Workforce Development Core and serves as Director of the Division of Health Services Policy and Practice.

Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Heather Orom, PhD, leads the school's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. She is associate professor, director of graduate studies in the department of community health and health behavior.

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Public Health Programs
Sarahmona Przybyla, PhD, MPH, provides leadership for SPHHP's undergraduate public health programs, supporting student success and the continued growth and development of undergraduate education.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Jillian Reading, PhD, provides leadership for academic advising and student services, helping ensure students have the support and resources they need to thrive throughout their academic journey.

Associate Dean for Strategy, Planning and Operations
Michael Redfern, MBA, MEd, serves as the dean’s chief advisor while working to integrate strategy and planning within day-to-day operational effectiveness, focusing on growth, efficiency and overall advancement. In conjunction with the Dean and the school’s leadership, he is responsible for identifying opportunities and threats, gathering data and information to support decision-making, formulating plans, implementing initiatives, assessing and reporting progress, and identifying and exploring issues and solutions.

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
Jennifer L. Temple, PhD, oversees academic programs, student affairs, curriculum development, accreditation and policy implementation. She also serves as professor of exercise and nutrition sciences.