Suzanne Gaulocher

About Suzanne Gaulocher

I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I was part of the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, focusing on the intersection of human and environmental health. I also hold a Master\'s of Public Health from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and a Master\'s of Arts in Applied Medical Anthropology from Oregon State University. My research centers on the intersection of human health and the environment, with a focus on community engagement, syndemics, social justice, climate resilience, and health equity. My scholarship uses participatory action research with mixed methods to work with communities to identify issues of interest, such as the role of the built environment in community health, and to provide recommendations to policymakers at multiple levels. My goal is to generate and transfer knowledge about how aspects of human behavior interact with the built environment and how these interactions drive community change. I aim to work with community exemplars, including local youth, to design programs and public policies that improve community development and advance equity, fairness, and social and environmental justice.Currently, my efforts center on integrating health equity with AI equity by prioritizing community-engaged scholarship and ethical considerations in the design, development, and deployment of equitable systems within higher education and public health practice. By embedding principles of justice, inclusion, and shared benefit throughout the student experience, I aim to leverage teaching and scholarship to mitigate existing health disparities and promote sustainable community well-being.

Experience

1. Yoga Instructor

   Satya Yoga Studios

   Aug 2014 — Present · CA, US

   Instructed Bhakti Flow yoga classes, emphasizing self-discipline and mindful guidance, contemplation, reflection, and intention.• Integration of yoga philosophy into practice and instruction. • 212 Hour BFTT Completion by Yoga Alliance.• Trauma Informed Care and Communication and integration of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) focus on promoting resilience. • Strong communication and organizational skills gained through teaching and community engagement.• Fostered a deeper understanding of yoga as a practice that extends beyond the mat into daily life. • Cultivated a supportive community focused on joy, intuition, and spiritual well-being.

Education

• Oregon State University

  MA - Interdisciplinary Studies, BS Cultural Anthropology, Applied Medical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology

  1994 — 2001

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  PhD, Environment and Resources

  2009 — 2013

• UW School of Medicine and Public Health

  Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Public Health

  2005 — 2012