Paul Fleming

Dr. Paul Fleming is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He earned his PhD in Health Behavior from the University of North Carolina and his MPH in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education from Emory University. Dr. Fleming's work is deeply rooted in understanding the social determinants of health and addressing health inequities, particularly within marginalized communities. His mixed-methods research focuses on the root causes of health disparities, emphasizing the development and evaluation of interventions aimed at improving health outcomes in poor communities both in Michigan and internationally.Before joining the University of Michigan, Dr. Fleming served as a community health Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua, where he implemented health programs, and worked as a consultant for the World Bank and U.S. Agency for International Development on social determinants of health issues. He teaches courses such as "Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S." and "Historical Roots of Health Inequities," integrating advocacy and community engagement into public health education. Dr. Fleming is also involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within public health practice, making significant contributions to community organizing efforts that strive for social change.