Courtney Jost, PhD, MPH
Women's Building 8b
160 SW 26th Street
Corvallis, OR 97331
United States
Academic interests
Courtney's research examines the intersection of public health and adapted physical activity to improve the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Through her experience with the Botswana Global Health Initiative and the IMPACT program at Oregon State, she is dedicated to identifying and addressing barriers faced by individuals with disabilities within their communities. Her goal is to develop culturally responsive, community-based programs that promote inclusivity and reduce disparities. Specifically, she is interested in exploring how cultural perceptions of disability influence access to health and educational resources for these populations.
Biography
Courtney, specializing in global health, earned her PhD and MPH from Oregon State University in 2024 and 2020, respectively. She began her academic journey with a Bachelors degree in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Utah.
Spotlight
Prior to joining the PhD program at OSU, she worked as a Health Educator with The Senase Project in Akatim, Ghana where she cultivated relationships with key community stakeholders and working together, developed sanitation and hygiene programs.