Dr. Lenette Golding is an adjunct professor of Health Communication for the Health and Public Interest graduate program, whose research, program experience, and teaching explore the intersections of communication, public health, and behavior and social change. Her work focuses on how social determinants, communication strategies, and interpersonal dynamics influence health behaviors, perceptions, and norms, particularly in underserved communities.
With a background in social psychology, mass communication, and public health, Dr. Golding has led research and programming on topics such as vaccine hesitancy, health misinformation, and maternal and child health. She is especially interested in community-engaged and participatory methods that elevate local voices in shaping health narratives and interventions. She specializes in translating research into practical strategies that improve service uptake, change behaviors, support adoption of new practices, and strengthen stakeholder alignment.
Dr. Golding has collaborated with NGOs and health departments to co-design solutions that engage individuals, support patients, mobilize communities, and influence systems for better health, sustainability, and equity. In the classroom, she is known for integrating theory and real-world applications, preparing students to lead in the evolving field of health communication.