Rachel Clarke, Ph.D., CHES
Department of Medical Education
Office: AHC2 589A
Phone: 305-348-9984
Email: rclarke@fiu.edu
Publications: FIU Discovery profile
Rachel Clarke serves as the program evaluator for the Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Health Education Program (NeighborhoodHELP) at Wertheim Medicine. In this role, she applies her expertise in public health, health disparities research, and advanced data methodologies to develop and assess outcome metrics. Clarke collaborates with faculty and staff to evaluate the program's impact on underserved individuals and families.
Before joining NeighborhoodHELP, Clarke was a senior data analyst and post-doctoral associate at FIU’s Community-Based Research Institute, where she contributed to research on mental health, substance use, and HIV in minority populations. Her work reflects a commitment to addressing health inequities and fostering community well-being.
Certifications: Certified Health Education Specialist
Areas of Research
Health disparities, community-based participatory, child & adolescent health, oral health
Education
Ph.D., Public Health, Florida International University
B.S., Chemistry, Howard University