14-02-2025
Tanya Honderick named director of KCU Joplin's Center for Population Health and Equity
Tanya Honderick has been named director of KCU Joplin's Center for Population Health and Equity.
She most recently served as the director of the master of public health program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she led strategic planning, program evaluation and accreditation initiatives for more than 15 years. She also taught courses focused on student internships and leadership development. Her role also included fostering partnerships at local, regional and national levels, and implementing curriculum changes to address needs of the public health workforce.
'Tanya's extensive experience in public health practice, education and policy aligns perfectly with the mission of the Center for Population Health and Equity,' Catherine Satterwhite, executive director of KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity, said in a statement. 'Her leadership will strengthen our efforts to address the social and structural factors that create health disparities.'
Honderick's public health career began in maternal-child health with local health departments in Kansas, where she conducted home visits, performed well-child exams and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address the needs of underserved populations.
Beyond her academic and clinical contributions, Honderick is an active member of the Midwestern Public Health Training Center regional steering committee, where she plays a role in advancing systems practice and equity initiatives across Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.
Honderick holds graduate degrees in public health and nursing from the University of Kansas Medical Center, and she is currently completing a certificate in public policy analysis from the London School of Economics. Her accomplishments have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Kansas Public Health Association President's Award and a fellowship with the National Leadership Academy for the Public's Health.
