Amelia is a dedicated public health professional with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, concentrating in Community Health Education, from Montclair State University. She currently serves as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) for the Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission, where she works to raise awareness of local public health services and to provide evidence-based health education programs throughout four municipalities in Somerset County, NJ.
Her areas of interest in public health include chronic disease prevention, emergency preparedness and response, and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) solutions that facilitate equitable conditions for all. In her previous role, Amelia grew appreciation for community engagement from her experience as a Community Outreach and Engagement Intern with AARP New Jersey, where she also discovered the value of livable communities for people of all ages.
Outside of her professional work, Amelia enjoys spending time with her family, backpacking, and supporting local live music.
