SDSU Graduate School of Public Health

Names New Director

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Lorena Nava
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Carleen Stoskopf starts June 25.

SAN DIEGO (Wednesday, June 13, 2007) — San Diego State University’s Graduate School of Public Health has named a new director,
Carleen Stoskopf.

"We are excited to have Carleen join the Graduate School of Public Health. With her leadership, we’ll be able to expand many of our current programs, including our graduate and undergraduate degree programs," said Marilyn Newhoff, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. "Additionally, she brings a wealth of experience in working with diverse populations, continuing the community service aspect of public health work at SDSU."

With expertise in healthcare policy and management, Stoskopf hails from the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina, where she has served as chair of the department of health services policy and management since 1999. She has also been involved in more than 20 research grants and contracts, totaling more than $15 million.

"I’m excited for a new challenge," Stoskopf said. "While development of our existing programs is important, I’m also looking forward to providing more educational opportunities for working professionals, such as distance learning classes."

Stoskopf will replace interim director Ann de Peyster on June 25.

"Leading the school since 2004, when former director Kenneth Bart retired, has been an unforgettable experience. On the other hand, I am eager to rejoin the GSPH faculty ranks and welcome a new administrative director with different perspectives, fresh new ideas and a wealth of relevant expertise and experience," said de Peyster.

Stoskopf received a doctoral degree in health policy and management from The Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, her master’s degree in environmental health from the University of Minnesota and her bachelor’s degrees in biology and philosophy from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind. Stoskopf started her career in the U.S. Navy, serving as the first female environmental health officer to serve in the field with an active U.S. Marine combat unit.

The Graduate School of Public Health at SDSU was founded in 1980 as part of the university's new focus on health and human services. One of four nationally accredited schools of public health in California, and located in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse areas in the country, the school provides many opportunities for education, research and community involvement to advance the state of knowledge in different health disciplines and to improve the population's health. For more information on the Graduate School of Public Health, please visit http://publichealth.sdsu.edu/.

San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 81 areas, master's degrees in 73 areas and doctorates in 16 areas. SDSU's more than 34,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.

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