Annalynn “Anna” Galvin, PhD, RN is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Research. Her program of research incorporates mixed-methods research to develop translational, community-involved interventions for maternal and child populations that facilitate preventive behaviors and improve sexual and reproductive health equity throughout the life course. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing through the Nursing Honors program at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Nursing, followed by her Master of Science Degree in Nursing at the same institution, obtaining a degree in Child Health Nursing with a role specialty in Public Health. Dr. Galvin then earned her PhD in Health Behavior Research through the University of North Texas Health Science Center's School of Public Health in Fort Worth. Her experience as a certified pediatric registered nurse in both acute care hospital settings and public health governmental settings resulted in her continued desire to conduct substantive research in key disparities related to HPV-related cancer prevention, contraception and family planning, and HIV prevention related to social drivers of health (e.g., housing instability, homelessness). Her research, published in high-impact, peer-reviewed public health and behavioral journals, has been recognized at several local and national conferences, such as the American Public Health Association and the American Academy of Health Behavior, winning awards in public health education and health promotion and maternal-child health.