Expert in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Research at Columbia University
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Columbia UniversityMaggie L. Schmitt, MPH, formerly the Associate Director for the GATE Program at Columbia University, is a distinguished expert in menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) research. With a focus on low-income and humanitarian settings, Schmitt's work spans Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), adolescent health, and health systems strengthening. Her significant contributions include co-authoring key resources for menstrual management in emergencies and conducting research on menstruation issues in the USA, including studies on low-income adolescents and the impact of COVID-19 on menstrual product insecurity. Schmitt's expertise has been instrumental in developing educational materials like "A Girls' Guide to Puberty and Periods" and in shaping the course "Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice" at Columbia. With an MPH from Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health specializing in Forced Migration and Health, Schmitt's work bridges academic research with practical applications, significantly advancing global understanding and practices in menstrual health, particularly in challenging environments.